Due to the influence of the intertropical convergence zone and southeast winds, rain is expected throughout the country next week, increasing towards the weekend and concentrating in central and southern Vietnam.
Rain is expected in Hanoi overnight and early on September 2nd, but sunshine and light winds are forecast after 7 a.m., creating favorable conditions for National Day celebrations.
Rain in northern Vietnam is expected to decrease from tonight, with sunshine returning on September 2. Intermittent rain is forecast for the central provinces from Thanh Hoa southward.
Entering the East Sea tonight, the tropical depression is forecast to intensify into a typhoon, moving quickly and impacting north central Vietnam early next week.