Some locals have to use signboard of the construction site to warn  drivers about the downgraded street. Due to the floods, weve been  taking turn to stay here to help those in need. We really hope that the  authorities will quickly upgrade this section, Tran Huu Nghia, a local,  says. HCMC is still in the rainy and high tide season. And as forecast  by the Southern Regional Hydrometeorological Center the tide will keep  rising in coming days