Heat Wave in Northern Vietnam to End on July 2nd Due to Low-Pressure System Bringing Rain and Thunderstorms; Mountain Areas at Risk of Flash Floods and Landslides.
Thunderclouds over Hanoi on June 29. (Photo: Ngọc Thành).
Northern Vietnam has recently experienced widespread heat due to the influence of a low-pressure trough extending between 24-26 degrees North, connected to the hot air circulation from the west. The National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting has indicated that temperatures of 35-37 degrees Celsius will persist until the end of today, July 1st.
The American website Accuweather forecasts that Hanoi will see temperatures peak at 37 degrees Celsius at the beginning of the week, dropping to 33 degrees by midweek, and nighttime temperatures will range from 27-29 degrees Celsius. Areas above 1,500 meters above sea level, such as Sa Pa in Lào Cai, will see a gradual decrease in temperature, reaching 18-20 degrees Celsius by the end of the week.
Starting July 2nd, the heat in Northern Vietnam will gradually decrease due to the low-pressure trough moving from mainland China, bringing rain and thunderstorms. The heaviest rainfall is expected from July 2nd to 4th in the midland and northern mountainous regions, where residents should be cautious of flash floods and landslides.
The Central Region is currently under the influence of hot weather and foehn winds, leading to continued heat next week with maximum temperatures in Thanh Hóa – Bình Định reaching 36-38 degrees Celsius, and some areas may exceed 38 degrees Celsius.
The Southern Region and The Central Highlands are experiencing weak southwest monsoon activity, resulting in little rain and sunny weather over the next two days. It is forecasted that starting July 3rd, the southwest monsoon will strengthen, bringing widespread rain and thunderstorms, particularly in the evenings.
Maximum temperatures in the Central Highlands will range from 29-32 degrees Celsius, while the Southern Region will see temperatures of 32-34 degrees Celsius.
