Storms and tropical depressions likely to appear in the East Sea in early July

On the afternoon of June 11, the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting (General Department of Hydrometeorology) issued a warning bulletin that from now until about July 10, 2024, there is a possibility of a storm or tropical depression appearing in the East Sea.

Expert Nguyen Duc Hoa, Deputy Head of Climate Forecasting Department - National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, said that there is a high probability that a storm or tropical depression will occur in the East Sea in early July.

Accordingly, during the forecast period, dangerous weather phenomena such as storms or tropical depressions and the southwest monsoon are likely to cause strong winds and large waves affecting activities in the East Sea area.

According to the forecast, the average temperature across the country from now until July 10, 2024, will generally be 0.5-1 degree Celsius higher than the average of many years.

In the South Central, Central Highlands and Southern regions, the average temperature is about 1 degree Celsius higher than the average of many years in the same period. Therefore, it is likely that the heat wave will continue to occur in the North and Central regions.

Especially in the Central and South Central regions, frequent heat waves will lead to drought, water shortages and a high risk of fire and explosion.

Regarding the rain trend, expert Nguyen Duc Hoa said that during the forecast period, the Northern and North Central regions will have many days of showers and thunderstorms, including the possibility of some widespread moderate and heavy rain lasting about 2-4 days.

In the Central Highlands and Southern regions, the southwest monsoon continues to operate strongly with moderate to strong intensity, with rain likely to increase in both area and concentrated rainfall in the second half of the forecast period.

"Total rainfall in areas across the country is generally at a level approximately equal to the average of many years in the same period," expert Nguyen Duc Hoa emphasized.

Notably, according to expert Nguyen Duc Hoa, strong thunderstorms accompanied by tornadoes, lightning, hail and strong gusts of wind can greatly affect production and people's lives.

“In the Central region, this period is still likely to have little rain and hot weather, especially in the Central and South Central regions, leading to drought, water shortages and a very high risk of fire and explosion,” Mr. Hoa noted.