The National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting stated that due to a low-pressure trough passing through northern Vietnam, coupled with a low-pressure vortex, widespread rain is expected in the mountainous and midland regions from tonight until tomorrow, with rainfall amounts ranging from 30 to 70 mm and some areas receiving over 150 mm. There is a risk of intense rainfall exceeding 100 mm within 3 hours.
Starting 10/7, the rain will spread across northern Vietnam with expected totals of 70 to 150 mm, and some areas exceeding 300 mm. There's a risk of heavy downpours exceeding 150 mm within three hours.
The heavy rain will end the heatwave in northern Vietnam. While yesterday's highest temperature in Hanoi reached 38 degrees Celsius, Accuweather forecasts a decrease to 35 degrees today, further dropping to 26-31 degrees Celsius by Saturday.
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Flooding caused by rain in late June in Thai Nguyen. Photo: Thai Nguyen |
Flooding caused by rain in late June in Thai Nguyen. Photo: Thai Nguyen
Meteorological authorities warn that heavy rain may cause flooding in low-lying areas, urban centers, and industrial zones, as well as flash floods in small rivers and streams, and landslides on steep slopes.
Northern Vietnam is experiencing an unusually wet summer. June saw 20 days of rain, 8 and 7 days more than the previous two years, respectively. Total rainfall in June reached 379 mm in Son La, exceeding the 1995 record by 11 mm; 994 mm in Thai Nguyen, surpassing the 1979 record by about 6 mm; 442 mm in Lang Son, exceeding the 1978 record by over 100 mm; and 562 mm in Bac Giang, surpassing the 1986 record by over 50 mm.
The continuous rain has caused flooding in Thai Nguyen, Bac Ninh, and Son La provinces, as well as landslides on several roads, including National Highway 4D and Provincial Road 155 in Lao Cai, National Highway 34 and 4A, and Provincial Roads 202 and 216 in Cao Bang province.
Gia Chinh
