Cold air strengthens, temperature at Mau Son peak drops to -2.6 degrees Celsius

According to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, today, January 25, cold air has affected the Northern and Central regions; in the mountainous areas of the North, some places have experienced frost.

Today and tonight, strong cold air is forecast to continue affecting the Northern and Central regions. Northeast wind inland is strong at level 3, coastal areas at level 4-5, gusting at level 7-8.

The North and North Central regions are freezing cold, the Central Central region is cold, with some places being very cold.

The widespread cold spell in the North and North Central regions may last until around January 29. During this widespread cold spell, snow and ice are likely to occur in mountainous areas.

Potential impact on the environment, living conditions, infrastructure, and socio-economic activities. Strong winds and large waves at sea are likely to affect the operation of ships and other activities.

Severe cold can affect livestock and poultry; greatly affecting the growth and development of crops.