The National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting announced that the High School Graduation Exam period will not see widespread intense heat. However, due to the influence of late-season cold air, many areas will experience thunderstorms in the evening and at night.
In the Northern region, from 10 to 12/6, the weather will be sunny, with scattered showers and thunderstorms occurring in the evening and at night. The Northwest region, in particular, may experience localized heavy rain. Maximum temperatures are generally expected to be 29-32 degrees Celsius, with some areas exceeding 32 degrees, while minimum temperatures will range from 24-27 degrees Celsius.
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Candidates braving the rain for the graduation exam in Hanoi in 2023. Photo: Giang Huy |
According to Accuweather, a US-based weather forecast service, Hanoi, which has the largest number of exam candidates with approximately 129,000 individuals, is predicted to have rain on 10/6, with temperatures between 25-31 degrees Celsius. For the two main exam days, rain is expected to decrease, and temperatures will slightly rise to 27-34 degrees Celsius.
The area stretching from Thanh Hoa to Hue will experience scattered showers and thunderstorms, with localized heavy rain, on 10-11/6. By 12/6, rain will diminish, leading to less precipitation and sunny conditions. Maximum temperatures will be 31-34 degrees Celsius, and minimum temperatures will be 25-28 degrees Celsius.
Along the South Central Coast, the predominant weather pattern will be sunny days, with scattered showers and thunderstorms in the evening and at night. The northern part of this region may experience showers and thunderstorms on 10-11/6. Maximum temperatures are forecast to be 32-35 degrees Celsius, with some areas exceeding 35 degrees, and minimum temperatures will be 25-28 degrees Celsius.
The Central Highlands and Southern regions will maintain their characteristic rainy season weather, featuring sunny days followed by evening thunderstorms. Maximum temperatures in the Central Highlands will be 29-32 degrees Celsius, with minimums of 20-23 degrees. In the Southern region, maximum temperatures will be 32-35 degrees Celsius, and minimums will be 25-28 degrees Celsius.
The meteorological agency issued a warning that thunderstorms could bring whirlwinds, lightning, hail, and strong gusts. Localized heavy rain in some mountainous areas of the Northern and North Central regions may cause flooding in low-lying areas, potentially affecting the travel of candidates and their parents.
The 2026 High School Graduation Exam is scheduled from 10 to 12/6. On the afternoon of 10/6, candidates nationwide began registration procedures for the exam. On 11 and 12/6, candidates will take their exams. This year marks the first time the exam is organized entirely under the 2018 General Education Program, featuring two compulsory subjects: Mathematics and Literature, along with two elective subjects.
Gia Chinh
