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More thunderstorms forecast for HCM City, southern region
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- Sep 26, 2026, 2:24 AM UTC
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Largest city in Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh City, also known as Saigon, is the most populous city and centrally-governed city of Vietnam, with a population of more than 14 million in 2025. Its geography is defined by rivers and canals, of which the largest is the Saigon River.
More on Wikipedia ↗HCM City and southern provinces are forecast to see widespread thunderstorms this weekend, mainly in the afternoon and evening, with heavy rain and high tides raising flood risks in low-lying areas.
Over the next 10 days, the weather system causing rain in Southern Vietnam will weaken, with less rain and more sunshine; temperatures will generally range from 31-34 degrees Celsius, with some areas exceeding 34 degrees Celsius.
24-hour weather forecast: Northern Vietnam will have sunny days with scattered showers in the evening; Central Vietnam, the Central Highlands, and Southern Vietnam should be prepared for scattered thunderstorms, with some areas experiencing heavy rain.