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Rainstorms persist in the South, risk of flooding. Photo: Nhu Quynh
Rainstorms persist in the South, risk of flooding. Photo: Nhu Quynh

Ho Chi Minh City and the South continue to have heavy rain, with some places over 150 mm

HẠ MÂY (báo lao động) 26/07/2026 14:33 (GMT+7)

Ho Chi Minh City and the South continue to have widespread thunderstorms in the coming days.

According to the Southern Hydrometeorological Station, in the past 24 hours, the Southern region experienced moderate to heavy rain, with locally very heavy rain. From 7 am on July 25 to 7 am on July 26, some places recorded heavy rain such as: Linh Huynh (An Giang) 169.6mm; Nam Ban (Lam Dong) 108.4mm; Tri Ton (An Giang) 97.6mm; Thong Nhat (Dong Nai) 82.2mm; Ta Lai (Dong Nai) 66.8mm; Doi 95 (Tay Ninh) 65.4mm...

Weather forecast for the next 24-48 hours, a low pressure trough with its axis passing through the Central region and the central East Sea connecting to storm No. 2 in the Northeast East Sea area is likely to enter mainland China and weaken. Southwest monsoon in the Southern region operates with moderate to strong intensity. Above, the high subtropical pressure branch in the North slowly encroaches westward.

In the next 24-48 hours, from 1:00 PM on July 26 to 1:00 PM on July 28, the South will continue to have moderate rain, heavy rain and thunderstorms, locally very heavy rain. Total rainfall is commonly 80-150 mm, in some places over 150 mm.

From 1:00 PM on July 28 to 1:00 PM on July 29, heavy rain will continue to be maintained with rainfall of about 40-90 mm, in some places over 100 mm. The rain is forecast to last until July 29.

The meteorological agency warns of the risk of flooding in low-lying areas, urban areas, industrial parks, riverside areas, and canals. In thunderstorms, there is a possibility of tornadoes, lightning, hail and strong gusts of wind.

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