High tides are expected in the late afternoon and evening; people in Ho Chi Minh City should take precautions when traveling during the Lunar New Year holiday.

This tidal surge is expected to peak between January 2nd and 4th. The National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting stated that the highest water level at the Vung Tau hydrological station was 4.01m (at 00:45) on February 10th. In the coastal waters of the eastern part of Southern Vietnam, wave heights are generally between 1.5 and 2.5m.

Ho Chi Minh City faces tidal surges approaching alert level 3; people traveling during the Lunar New Year holiday should take note.

Strong northeasterly winds of force 6, sometimes force 7, gusting to force 8. Sea wave forecast: Wave height in the coastal waters of eastern South Vietnam will generally be 2-3m, with rough seas; offshore waves will be 3-5m high. Water levels along the eastern South Vietnam coast are trending upwards, with the highest level at Vung Tau station possibly reaching 4.15m.

Due to the combined effects of high tides, strong winds, and large waves, low-lying areas, riverside areas, and areas outside the dikes in the eastern coastal region of Southern Vietnam are likely to be flooded during the early morning and afternoon, increasing the risk of saltwater intrusion in the rivers.

For Ho Chi Minh City, the Southern Regional Hydrometeorological Station reported that water levels at stations in the downstream area of ​​the Saigon- Dong Nai river system have risen rapidly and remained high over the past 24 hours. By 7:00 AM on February 10th, the highest daily water levels at Phu An station were 1.49m and at Nha Be station were 1.48m, both approximately at Warning Level 2 (WL2). Water levels at these stations continue to rise rapidly due to the high tide at the beginning of the first lunar month. The peak of this tide is likely to occur on February 11-13 (corresponding to the 2nd-4th days of the Lunar New Year). At Phu An and Nha Be stations, water levels may reach 1.55-1.6m, approximately at or 0.05m below Warning Level 3 (WL3). The peak tide occurs between 4-6 AM and 5-7 PM, potentially causing flooding in low-lying areas; people visiting during the spring festival should take note.

Because Southern Vietnam is currently in the dry season, high tides are also associated with saltwater intrusion. On the Saigon River, the 4‰ salinity boundary has penetrated approximately 70-75km inland. The level of natural disaster risk due to saltwater intrusion on rivers in the Ho Chi Minh City area is at level 3, affecting the lives, livelihoods, and production of the people.

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