Cold air mass sweeps into northern Vietnam.
(Baonghean.vn) - The cold air mass is causing showers and thunderstorms, with temperatures in the high mountainous areas dropping below 9 degrees Celsius, and in the lowlands from 14-17 degrees Celsius.
Over the weekend, the North experienced light rain due to a weakening cold front shifting eastward, bringing moisture from the sea. Hanoi's highest temperature reached 26 degrees Celsius, while high-altitude areas above 1,500 meters above sea level, such as Sa Pa (Lao Cai), recorded 19 degrees Celsius.
According to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, a cold air mass will affect the North tonight, causing showers and thunderstorms in some areas. From tomorrow morning (March 7th), the rain will decrease and the weather will be dry.
PageAccuweatherAccording to US forecasts, Hanoi's temperature will range from 15-23 degrees Celsius on Monday, then gradually increase, reaching a low of 18 degrees Celsius on Wednesday, with daytime temperatures of 24-25 degrees Celsius. Sa Pa, a high-altitude area, will see nighttime temperatures drop to 6 degrees Celsius tomorrow.
Central Vietnam, including provinces from Thanh Hoa to Thua Thien Hue, will also be affected by the cold air mass starting tomorrow. Temperatures in Thanh Hoa will drop to 16-22 degrees Celsius tomorrow, while Thua Thien Hue will experience a low of 17 degrees Celsius on Tuesday.
Southern Vietnam and the Central Highlands will experience little rain and sunny weather next week. The Southeast region will be hot with temperatures reaching 35-36 degrees Celsius, the Southwest region 33-34 degrees Celsius, and the Central Highlands will have maximum temperatures of 31-33 degrees Celsius.
Meteorological agencies warn that the Southern region is at the peak of the dry season, resulting in saltwater intrusion extending 60-70 km in the Vam Co Dong and Vam Co Tay rivers, 35-45 km in the Cua Tieu, Cua Da, Hau, and Cai Lon rivers, and 45-55 km in the Ham Luong and Co Chien rivers.
Local authorities should limit irrigation or minimize watering to reduce production losses. For areas planted with high-value fruit trees that are sensitive to salinity, salinity levels should be checked before irrigation.
March is a transitional month, and thunderstorms caused by cold air can lead to extreme weather phenomena such as tornadoes, hailstorms, and strong winds.
In March, the northern region will experience further cold fronts, initially bringing thunderstorms, before shifting towards the sea and forming a humid easterly to southeasterly wind zone, resulting in damp weather conditions.
