High tide in Ho Chi Minh City exceeds historical peak, many areas are deeply flooded

High tides hit new record levels

Ho Chi Minh City is facing serious flooding due to unusually high tides. According to records, the peak tide yesterday afternoon exceeded the alarm level by 3 to 17 cm. Notably, this figure is even higher than the historical peak tide of 1.8 meters recorded last year, showing the increasing severity of this phenomenon.

The rapid and high water level has caused widespread flooding, directly affecting the lives and traffic activities of people in many districts.

Widespread impact

Many areas in the city, including those that were rarely affected before, also recorded deep flooding. Water rushed into houses, damaged property and disrupted daily life. Major roads turned into rivers, causing a series of vehicles to stall, causing local traffic jams.

It is noteworthy that flooding occurs even in areas near flood control works that are being implemented. This raises questions about the effectiveness and progress of infrastructure solutions in the context of increasingly unpredictable extreme weather factors.

Challenges for urban infrastructure

Tidal flooding is not a new problem in Ho Chi Minh City, but its increasing intensity and frequency are putting great pressure on the drainage system and existing infrastructure. The combination of high tides, heavy rains and rapid urbanization requires more comprehensive and sustainable flood control solutions in the future.

Experts say that, in addition to building large-scale projects, the city needs to consider urban planning solutions to adapt to climate change, increase green space and permeable surfaces to minimize the impact of flooding.