Weather Alert
Heightened Flooding Risk along Saigon River due to High Tide Conditions and Typhoon Kalmaegi Rains
U.S. Mission Vietnam
(November 6, 2025)
Location: Throughout southern Vietnam, especially in regions along the Saigon River affected by increased rainfall from Typhoon Kalmaegi
The areas around the Saigon River, especially Ho Chi Minh City, face heightened risk of flooding due to the unusually high tides and increased rainfall from Typhoon Kalmaegi, according to Vietnamese authorities. The U.S. Consulate General urges U.S. citizens to exercise caution when moving about the city, especially in low-lying areas, areas prone to flooding, and areas that may be inundated by tidal waters. Follow directions of local authorities regarding detours and safe travel.
The Vietnamese National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting (NCHMF) predicts that Kalmaegi will reach peak intensity on Thursday, November 6, before it moves inland, especially across Quang Ngai and Dak Lak provinces. Authorities estimate the increased rain from Kalmaegi will bring at least 10cm/4in of rainfall to the Ho Chi Minh City area as well.
U.S. Consulate General officials in Ho Chi Minh City have been in contact with local authorities, who confirm that they are assisting residents and visitors in affected areas. If you require immediate assistance, please contact the following:
Emergency Contacts – Police and Local Authorities
Ho Chi Minh City
- Firefighting & Rescue Police (HCMC): (028) 114 / (028) 3872 0171
- Tourist Protection / Information & Support Center in HCMC: (028) 3920 3040
- HCMC Committee for Disaster Prevention and Search & Rescue: (028) 3829 3829
- HCMC Relief and Donation Committee: (028) 38 221 368 – for reporting or providing support to flood-affected areas
Dak Lak
- Dak Lak Provincial Police – Firefighting and Rescue Department: 0694 389 228 or 0922 281 189
Khanh Hoa
- Provincial Hotline: 0986 666 917
Lam Dong
- Provincial Hotline: 096 838 3388
Quang Nai
- Provincial Hotline (Disaster Prevention & Flood Support): 0255 6255 588 or 0255 3712 556
Hoi An
- People’s Committee of Hội An: +84 235 385 2739 / 090 355 7989
Da Nang City
- Da Nang City Police: 80 Le Loi, Thach Thang, Hai Chau, Da Nang | Phone: +84 236 3822 300 or 1900 6568
Hue City
- Hue City Police: 27 Tran Cao Van, Phu Hoi, Hue City | Phone: +84 234 3822 305
- General Police Hotline in Hue City: +84 234 3822 166 or +84 69 4149 204
- People’s Committee of Hue City: +84 234 383 4537
Vietnam National Hotlines and Disaster Response Contacts
- National Emergency Response Hotline: 112
- General Police Hotline (Vietnam): 113
- National Center for Disaster Prevention (Duty Line): 0255 6255 588 – 0255 3713 133
- National Relief and Emergency Support Hotline (for natural disasters and floods): 1800 6132
- Tourist Emergency Hotline: 1900 1883 (available 24/7)
- Vietnam Disaster Management Hotline: 1900 7877 (available 24/7 during storms)
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