At 3 PM, the sky over central TP HCM and its suburban wards was overcast. Heavy rain began in many areas, continuing until 4 PM. This unseasonal Christmas rain surprised many residents. Motorcyclists sought shelter under awnings, while drivers used low beams to navigate.

Residents struggled to drive in heavy rain on Xuan Thuy street, An Phu ward, on the afternoon of 24/12. *Thanh Tung*

The Southern Region Hydro-Meteorological Center reported that a strengthened cold front from the north caused the heavy rain across the Southern region. This rain is expected to persist through the night of 24/12 and into tomorrow. Notably, this marks the first time in five years that TP HCM has experienced rain on Christmas Day. The region is forecast to be sunny from 27/12 to 3/1/2026.

The year 2025 has been marked by unusual weather patterns. In mid-February, the Southern region saw its most significant unseasonal rainfall in 20 years. On 13/2, TP HCM recorded over 120 mm of rain, an exceptionally rare event.

Dinh Van