Warning of severe cold in North Central region lasting until January 13
(Baonghean.vn) - In recent days, severe cold has occurred, greatly affecting people's lives; many localities in the highlands of Nghe An have seen frost covering the forests. Nghe An Newspaper interviewed Mr. Nguyen Xuan Tien - Deputy Director of the North Central Region Hydrometeorological Station about this issue.
PV: What is the cause of the recent severe cold spell in the North and North Central regions, sir?
Mr. Nguyen Xuan Tien:In recent days, the North and North Central regions (CSR) have been affected byenhanced cold airstrong to the South around January 7 and January 10. Therefore, the Central Highlands region experienced a severe cold spell with average daily temperatures of 10-12 degrees Celsius.0C, the lowest temperature is commonly from 9-110C, high mountains have lower places.
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| Mr. Nguyen Xuan Tien - Deputy Director of the North Central Region Hydrometeorological Station. Photo by Thu Huyen |
The minimum air temperature of this cold spell has not reached a historical mark (Historical minimum temperature: in Vinh 5.20C, December 30, 1975; Do Luong 5.00C, January 2, 1974; Tuong Duong 1.70C, January 30, 1974, Tay Hieu -0.20C, December 30, 1975; Quy Chau -0.50C, January 2, 1974), but due tosevere coldProlonged exposure can affect people, crops, and livestock.
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| Snow has appeared in many places, covering trees and grass like in Buoc Mu 1 village, Na Ngoi commune, a village near the border. Photo by Contributor |
The origin of this cold air mass comes from the Siberian cold high pressure (a high pressure mass that exists in the area from 40 to 60 degrees North latitude). This cold air mass, after flowing through China, gradually spreads down to Vietnam, causing a strong change in weather, causing rain and strong winds, severe cold.
PV: In recent years, winter has rarely been cold, but now the temperature is too low. Can you explain this phenomenon?
Mr. Nguyen Xuan Tien:From the second half of 2020 until now, the sea surface temperature in the NINO 3.4 region has tended to decrease and transition to La Nina state. Under the impact of La Nina phenomenon, the weather in the North Central region has quite complicated developments. Normally, in La Nina years, cold air tends to operate early, the average temperature is approximately or lower than the average of many years.
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| Elderly people have to burn wood to keep warm. Photo: Xuan Hoang |
PV: What is the weather forecast for the North Central region in the coming days, sir?
Mr. Nguyen Xuan Tien:Due to the influence of cold air continuing to strengthen, from now until January 12 and 13, in the North of the North Central region, it will continue to be cold, generally no rain; in the South, there will be light rain in some places, the weather will be very cold with an average daily air temperature of 10 - 13 degrees Celsius.0C; lowest temperature down to 7 - 90C, high mountainous areas have places 4 - 70C.
PV: Do you have any recommendations for people and agricultural production to cope with the current severe cold?
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| Flower growers in Dien Chau, Quynh Luu, Yen Thanh... also have to go out to the fields to take care of them during these cold days. Photo by Xuan Hoang |
Mr. Nguyen Xuan Tien:Due to the cold, the low temperature at night, there is a possibility of frost and frost in the highlands. People need to regularly monitor the cold situation on the mass media to proactively prevent it, should not have outdoor activities and too early. If necessary, wear enough warm clothes.
In addition, measures are neededcold protection for plants and animalssuch as: Covering crops, barns, preparing enough food according to technical instructions of the agricultural extension agency.
Thank you!
