Warning of severe cold in North Central region lasting until January 13

Reporter: 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 bycold air boosterstrong to the South around January 7 and January 10. Therefore, the North Central 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.

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 Tmin: 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.

Snow has appeared in many places, covering trees and grass, such as 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, and severe cold.

PV: In recent years, winter has rarely been very 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 gradually 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 equal to or lower than the average of many years.

Elderly people have to burn firewood 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 very cold, with no rain in general; in the South, there will be light rain in some places, and 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?

Flower growers in Dien Chau, Quynh Luu, Yen Thanh... also have to go 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 temperature at night drops low, so in the high mountains there is a possibility of frost and frost. 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!