The North is forecasted to experience a severe cold snap, with mountainous regions facing extreme cold. The lowest temperatures may drop below 9 degrees Celsius, while high mountain areas could see temperatures fall below 2 degrees Celsius, with some locations dipping below 0 degrees Celsius.
According to information from the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, from January 20 to January 21, the Northern region is likely to experience a cold spell, with mountainous areas facing extreme cold. The lowest temperatures could fall below 9 degrees Celsius, with high mountain regions possibly going below 2 degrees Celsius and in some areas, below 0 degrees Celsius.
From January 20, the North will welcome a severe cold snap, with some areas below 0 degrees Celsius.
Starting January 21, the Gulf of Tonkin and the northern East Sea (including the waters of the Paracel Islands) will experience strong Northeast winds reaching levels 6-7, with gusts of 8-9. Following this, the strong winds are expected to spread down to the southern sea areas causing rough seas.
To proactively minimize damage, the Permanent Office of the National Steering Committee for Disaster Prevention and Control has urged provinces and cities in the Northern and North Central regions to closely monitor the warning forecasts and actual local conditions to provide timely notifications and guidance to local authorities and residents for effective preventive measures.
The National Steering Committee for Disaster Prevention and Control also recommends focusing on ensuring the health and safety of residents, advising against using coal stoves for heating in closed spaces to avoid casualties; and directing inspections to ensure safety plans for students in boarding schools.
It is crucial to enhance communication and guide livestock households to reinforce shelters, keep animals warm, and stockpile food; to prevent and control diseases in livestock, poultry, and aquatic animals; and to provide guidance on ensuring safety for rice production, vegetables, and other crops.
Notifications and guidance should be provided for travelers and tourists, warning of the risks of frost and slippery roads to ensure safety for people and vehicles in traffic.
Authorities are advised to proactively organize specialized working groups to check, supervise, and guide residents on effective and suitable preventive measures.
For the coastal provinces and cities from Quang Ninh to Kien Giang, it is vital to closely monitor the warning forecasts and developments of strong winds at sea; to inform ship captains and vessel owners operating at sea to take preventive measures and plan accordingly to ensure the safety of people and property; and to maintain communication to promptly handle any adverse situations that may arise.
