Many streets in Ho Chi Minh City were submerged due to high tide late on Monday afternoon, posing immense challenges for commuters.

The water level in many canals across the southern metropolis began rising at around 3:30 pm on Monday, with the highest level measured at 1.63 meters.

Multiple streets including Huynh Tan Phat, Pham Huu Lau, and Nguyen Van Linh in District 7 and Le Van Luong in Nha Be District were underwater as a result.

The tidal water was as high as 0.5 meters along several sections, creating a lot of difficulties for commuters.

The high tide also exacerbated traffic congestion during rush hours later in the afternoon, while many motorbikes broke down due to the inundation.

“This neighborhood is flooded whenever high tide hits the city,” said Le Van Thuc, who works at a shop on Huynh Tan Phat Street.

"The water rose so quickly that I did not have time to elevate all the items at the store.”

On Pham Huu Lau Street in District 7, the water reached knee-high, while many parents struggled to carry their children home from school.

The high tide is forecast to continue affecting Ho Chi Minh City on Tuesday.

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