The Northern region enjoyed favorable weather during the two days off for the Hung Kings' Commemoration Day, with light sunshine and little rain. Starting early monday (27/4), this area will experience scattered showers and thunderstorms, with localized heavy rain in the lowlands and coastal areas, due to the influence of a humid southeast wind, according to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.

From the afternoon of 28/4, rain will intensify as a low-pressure trough is compressed by a weak cold air mass. By the early morning and day of 29/4, the cold air will have a more pronounced effect, bringing heavy rain to the Northern region, along with risks of whirlwinds, tornadoes, and hail.

During the two holidays of 30/4-1/5, under the influence of the weak cold air mass, the Northern region will be dry with light sunshine, and no widespread heat will occur.

Flooding in Hanoi in 2024. Photo: Xuan Hoa

US-based Accuweather forecasts Hanoi's temperatures for the first two days of next week to be 21-29 degrees Celsius, dropping to 21-26 degrees Celsius on wednesday, then rising to 32 degrees Celsius by the weekend. High-altitude areas above 1,500 m, such as Sa Pa (Lao Cai), will see their lowest temperatures next week at 13-15 degrees Celsius on wednesday.

The Central region will experience mostly dry weather from now until the end of april. Specifically, Thanh Hoa - Nghe An will have scattered showers and localized thunderstorms on 29/4 due to the cold air. Other areas will generally be dry, with maximum temperatures below 35 degrees Celsius, and no widespread heat occurring.

During the 30/4-1/5 holiday, the entire Central region will be sunny with little rain, favorable for tourism activities.

The Central Highlands and Southern region will see little rain from now until around 28/4. The Southern region will continue to experience heat with maximum temperatures of 35-37 degrees Celsius. From 28/4, afternoon and evening thunderstorms will return, helping to cool temperatures.

During the 30/4-1/5 holiday, these two regions will have sunny days with localized afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms. Maximum temperatures in the Central Highlands will be 31-34 degrees Celsius, and in the Southern region 33-35 degrees Celsius, with some areas still experiencing heat.

Gia Chinh

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