The forecast for the La Niña phenomenon is expected to persist until the beginning of summer. This year’s hot weather will arrive later than usual, and the intensity of the heatwave will not be as severe as in previous years.
The forecast for this year’s heat is not expected to be as severe as in 2020. (Photo: Phan Hậu).
According to the latest updates on the weather forecast for the end of April from the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, around April 23, the mountainous areas in the western parts of North and Central Vietnam are likely to experience widespread hot weather.
Following that, from April 24 to 26, the heat may extend to most regions in North and Central Vietnam, the western areas of Northern Vietnam, and some places in the northeastern part of the country.
In the Central Highlands and Southern Vietnam, rainfall is expected to be low. During the last 3 to 4 days of April, these areas may see a resurgence of thunderstorms and showers.
The National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting indicates that the ENSO phenomenon is likely to remain in the La Niña state until the early months of summer, with a probability of about 50 – 60%. After that, sea surface temperatures in the central Pacific are expected to gradually increase and shift towards a neutral state.
Due to the impacts of climate change, this year’s hot weather is likely to appear later than average and will not be as intense or prolonged as in 2020.
