In Ho Chi Minh City, heavy rain began around 2 PM in many areas, with hail reported in Districts 1, 3, 4, and 10.
At approximately 1 PM today (June 14), an unexpected downpour hit Ho Chi Minh City, affecting several districts including 1, 3, 5, and 10, despite the previous clear skies. However, this rain lasted only about 5 to 10 minutes.
Shortly after, dark clouds gathered over Ho Chi Minh City, leading to light rain, and by 2:30 PM, heavy rainfall ensued, accompanied by thunder and lightning across most districts of the city.
By after 3 PM, hail was reported in Districts 1, 3, 4, and 10.
Hail was reported in District 1.
The brief rain shower around midday.
By 1:30 PM, the rain intensified, affecting most districts in Ho Chi Minh City.
By after 3 PM, the rain in District 3 was heavy.
By nearing 3 PM, heavy rain was reported in District 8.
Earlier, the Southern Regional Meteorological Center reported that a thunderstorm system was developing and causing rain along with thunder and lightning in Ho Chi Minh City, particularly in the districts of Can Gio, Binh Chanh, Nha Be, and in Districts 7, 8, 1, as well as central districts and Thu Duc City.
In the coming hours, thunderstorms are expected to continue developing, leading to rain showers and thunderstorms in the aforementioned districts, with possible expansion to neighboring areas. Rainfall is forecasted to range from 5 to 20 mm, with some areas experiencing over 20 mm. During thunderstorms, precautions should be taken against whirlwinds, hail, and strong gusts of wind reaching levels 5 to 7 (8-17 m/s).
According to this agency, a low-pressure trough linked to a hot low-pressure area in the west, located around 24-27 degrees north latitude, is being pushed southward by a weak cold high-pressure system from the north, combined with wind convergence in northeastern regions.
At higher altitudes, a subtropical high-pressure system is extending westward, with its axis gradually moving northward over the Southern region. Simultaneously, a disturbance is forming over the waters off the southern coast of the East Sea, moving westward (near the coastal provinces of the Southwestern region). In the offshore waters of the Southern region, the southwest winds are of moderate intensity.
Ho Chi Minh City and the Southern region are expected to experience increased rainfall in the evening, with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms at night. During thunderstorms, residents should be cautious of whirlwinds, hail, and strong gusts of wind.
