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Severe cold wave hits Northern and North Central Vietnam
A strong cold wave is bringing widespread severe cold to Northern Vietnam and the North Central region starting today (February 7). The lowest temperatures in the North are expected to range from 9-12°C, dropping to 5-8°C in mountainous areas, and below 3°C in higher-altitude regions, where snow and ice may occur.
According to the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, early this morning, the cold air mass had already affected some northern mountainous areas.
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Northern Vietnam will experience severe cold. |
It is expected to spread across the entire North, North Central Vietnam, and parts of Central Vietnam, eventually reaching the South Central region.
As a result, Northern Vietnam will experience severe cold, while North Central provinces will see temperatures drop significantly from the night of February 7. Areas from Quang Binh to Hue will also turn cold, with some places experiencing severe cold conditions.
In Hanoi, temperatures will range from 10-12°C, with some areas experiencing extreme cold.
Authorities warn that snow and ice may form in high-altitude areas, posing risks to livestock and crops. The severe cold is expected to persist until February 10, significantly impacting agriculture and daily life in affected regions.
A wave of cold air will arrive in northern Vietnam on Friday, plunging temperatures in the plains to 15 degrees Celsius, and the mountains to 10 degrees.
Northern Vietnam is forecast to experience three sunny days starting Monday, followed by a period of cold with temperatures hitting as low as 7 degrees Celsius in the mountainous area.
A strong cold front is set to sweep across northern Vietnam next week, lowering the lowest temperature to below 10 degrees Celsius in mountainous areas and 14 degrees in Hanoi.
A cold wave set to sweep across northern Vietnam from Monday is expected to bring a drop in temperatures and trigger heavy rainfall in central regions, according to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.
Northern Vietnam is set to experience two cold spells in the coming week, with the second expected to be the most intense since early October, potentially bringing Hanoi's temperature down to 15 degrees Celsius.
Northern Vietnam is set to experience two consecutive cold waves, with the first expected to arrive this Saturday, followed by a stronger one next Tuesday, according to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.
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