Ho Chi Minh City Hit by Unseasonal Heavy Rains, Disrupting Traffic
Ho Chi Minh City experienced sudden heavy rains with thunder and lightning on the evening of November 4, coinciding with rush hour and causing traffic disruptions across many areas. Meteorologists attributed the downpour to disturbances in the upper easterly wind flow.
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