From January 16th to 21st, the southeastern coastal region of Vietnam is likely to experience a high tide surge.

Regarding the tidal surge situation in the southeastern coastal region, Bui Manh Ha, Head of the Hydrometeorological Forecasting Department at the National Center for Hydrometeorological Forecasting, stated that a tidal surge is likely to occur in this area from January 16th to 21st.

From January 16th to 21st, the southeastern coastal region of Vietnam is likely to experience a high tide surge. (Illustrative photo: Tuan Phi/TTXVN)

The highest water level at the Vung Tau station could reach 4.05 - 4.15m between 2 PM and 5 PM on January 19th. Areas at risk of flooding due to high tides are low-lying areas and areas outside the dike system.

Furthermore, from now until March 2026, there is a possibility of three high tide events. Specifically, the first event, from January 30th to February 4th, could see the highest water level at the Vung Tau station reach 4-4.1m between 2 PM and 5 PM on February 1st.

In February, there is a possibility of a high tide from February 15th to 20th, with water levels fluctuating between 3.7 and 3.86 meters. The highest tide will be on February 17th at 3.86 meters, occurring between 2 PM and 5 PM. This high tide is expected to be low and poses little risk of flooding in coastal areas.

In March, there is a possibility of a high tide from February 28th to March 5th, with water levels fluctuating between 3.7 and 3.9 meters. The highest tide will be on March 1st at 3.9 meters, occurring between 1 PM and 4 PM. This high tide is expected to be low and poses little risk of flooding in coastal areas.

According to Mr. Bui Manh Ha, the high tides in the early days of 2026 will generally be similar to the average of previous years. High tides typically occur in the early part of the year, from January to February, and from October to December.

During the period from December 2025 to March 2026, the highest tide peak will occur in December 2025 (the high tide period from December 3-9, with the tidal water level in Vung Tau reaching 4.25m).

Given the aforementioned high tide situation, the eastern coastal area of ​​Southern Vietnam should be aware of the high risk of flooding and dike breaches in low-lying coastal and riverside areas, as well as areas outside dikes, affecting transportation, agricultural production, aquaculture, water pollution, and the daily lives of residents.

Oceanography experts note that high tides will slow down flood drainage on rivers in the southeastern region of Vietnam. Low-lying coastal and riverside areas, as well as areas outside dikes in the southeastern region, are likely to experience flooding during the early morning and early afternoon.

Furthermore, high tides during this period also increase saltwater intrusion inland. To proactively respond and minimize damage caused by high tides and flooding in the coming period, the Department of Dyke Management and Disaster Prevention and Control under the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment requests that affected provinces and cities closely monitor weather forecasts and warnings, and promptly inform local authorities and the public to proactively take preventive measures.

Authorities are inspecting and reviewing coastal residential areas, dikes, dams, and low-lying areas at high risk of flooding to proactively organize the relocation and evacuation of residents when a situation arises; clearing waterways and promptly addressing structural problems from the outset.

Provinces and cities are ready to implement measures to drain floodwaters and protect production; reinforce and protect aquaculture ponds; harvest crops and dryland plants that are ready for harvest; prevent and control flooding in urban areas and low-lying areas, ensuring minimal damage; and notify owners of water transport vessels about flooding so they can proactively take measures to ensure the safety of people, vehicles, equipment, and structures.

Source: https://baotintuc.vn/van-de-quan-tam/tu-ngay-16-211-ven-bien-dong-nam-bo-kha-nang-xuat-hien-dot-trieu-cuong-20260115085736985.htm