From August 20-22, the mountainous and midland areas of the North will have heavy rain with total rainfall ranging from 50-100mm, with some places experiencing very heavy rain, up to over 200mm.
According to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, from August 20-22, the mountainous and midland areas of the North will experience heavy rain with total rainfall ranging from 50-100mm, locally very heavy rain, up to over 200mm; risk of flooding in low-lying areas, flash floods on small rivers and streams, and landslides on steep slopes.
People are advised to take precautions against extreme weather events such as tornadoes, lightning and strong winds during thunderstorms. Heavy rains can seriously affect daily life and activities, especially in areas prone to flooding.
Meanwhile, from August 20-21, the area from Nghe An to Ninh Thuan will continue to be affected by the heat wave with the highest temperature commonly ranging from 35-37 degrees Celsius, in some places exceeding 37 degrees Celsius.
The lowest relative humidity ranges from 50-55%, creating conditions for the risk of explosions and fires in residential areas due to increased demand for electricity. The heat also increases the risk of forest fires in areas with dry vegetation.
According to experts, intense heat and low humidity can lead to health problems such as dehydration, exhaustion, and heat stroke, especially for those who have to work outdoors for long periods of time.
At sea, the northern Gulf of Tonkin and the northern waters of the North East Sea will continue to have showers and thunderstorms from August 20; during thunderstorms, there is a possibility of tornadoes and strong gusts of wind of level 7-8. Wave heights may increase to over 2m, posing a danger to vessels operating in this area.
Fishermen and fishing vessels are advised to be cautious and closely monitor weather conditions to avoid unnecessary risks.
Forecast for the day and night of August 20, the Northwest region will have scattered showers and thunderstorms in some places, scattered showers and thunderstorms in the evening and at night, locally heavy to very heavy rain in some places; thunderstorms are likely to cause tornadoes, lightning and strong gusts of wind. The lowest temperature is from 24-27 degrees Celsius, some places below 24 degrees Celsius. The highest temperature is from 31-34 degrees Celsius, some places above 34 degrees Celsius.
The Northeast and Hanoi capital will have scattered showers and thunderstorms in some places, scattered showers and thunderstorms in the evening and at night, locally heavy to very heavy rain in some places; thunderstorms are likely to cause tornadoes, lightning and strong gusts of wind. The lowest temperature is from 25-28 degrees Celsius. The highest temperature is from 32-35 degrees Celsius.
Provinces from Thanh Hoa to Thua Thien-Hue will have hot days, with some places experiencing severe heat; showers and thunderstorms in the evening and at night in some places; thunderstorms may cause tornadoes, lightning and strong gusts of wind. The lowest temperature ranges from 26-29 degrees Celsius. The highest temperature ranges from 35-37 degrees Celsius, with some places reaching over 37 degrees Celsius.
Provinces and cities from Da Nang to Binh Thuan will have hot and sunny days, some places will have very hot weather, southwest wind level 2-3; in the evening and at night there will be showers and thunderstorms in some places; in thunderstorms there is a possibility of tornadoes, lightning and strong gusts of wind. The lowest temperature is from 25-28 degrees Celsius. The highest temperature is from 35-37 degrees Celsius. In the North, some places will be over 37 degrees Celsius.
In the Central Highlands, there will be showers and thunderstorms in some places in the late afternoon and at night; thunderstorms are likely to have tornadoes, lightning and strong gusts of wind; sunny days, southwest winds at level 2-3. Lowest temperature from 21-24 degrees Celsius. Highest temperature from 30-33 degrees Celsius.
In the Southern region, in the late afternoon and at night, there will be showers and thunderstorms in some places; in thunderstorms, there is a possibility of tornadoes, lightning and strong gusts of wind; during the day, it will be sunny, with southwest winds at level 2-3. The lowest temperature will be from 24-27 degrees Celsius. The highest temperature will be from 32-35 degrees Celsius.
TB (according to VNA)