The National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting reported that some areas recorded more than 30mm of rain from 7 p.m. on August 14 to early morning on August 15.
On August 15, showers and thunderstorms are expected to continue in parts of the Central Highlands and Southern regions, with rainfall generally ranging from 15-30mm and locally exceeding 80mm.
The Southern Regional Hydro-Meteorological Station said that thunderstorms are likely to become more frequent across the Southern region from August 15 to 17, mainly around midday, afternoon and evening.
On August 15, the Southern region is forecast to remain mostly cloudy, with rain occurring across a wide area, mainly from midday through the evening. Moderate to heavy rain is possible in some places. Mekong Delta provinces and Lam Dong Province could experience thunderstorms from the morning.
On August 16 and August 17, heavier rain is expected mainly in the eastern part of southern Vietnam, including northern Tay Ninh, Dong Nai City and Ho Chi Minh City.