Another strong cold front to hit Northern Vietnam in two days
VOV.VN - Another strong cold air mass is moving southward and is expected to hit Northern Vietnam in a couple of days, according to the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting (NCHMF).
The new cold is to affect the Northeast and North-Central regions from the afternoon of November 24, before spreading to the Northwest and Central regions, said NCHMF experts.
From November 25, temperatures will drop significantly in Northern and North-central regions, with some highland areas experiencing severe cold. Minimum temperatures are expected to range from 12–15°C, with high mountain regions falling below 10°C.
Heavy rainfall is forecast across central provinces from Thua Thien-Hue, Da Nang to Quang Ngai and Gia Lai. The rain, combined with complex terrain, may cause flooding in low-lying urban and industrial areas, flashfloods in small rivers and streams, and landslides in mountainous regions.
The northern and north-central regions are enduring the first strong cold of this winter, sending temperatures falling to 13-17°C in the lowlands and 5-7°C in the highlands.
Early on November 21, light frost was observed around Fansipan Peak (Lao Cai province), as the temperature nosedived to 0°C marking the first occurrence of frost in the 2025-2026 winter season.
Early cold air waves this season have appeared with strong intensity and frequent occurrences. Dr. Hoang Phuc Lam, Deputy Director of the NCHMF, stated that the strongest cold air activity usually occurs from December to February.
Winter temperatures this year in northern provinces are anticipated to remain close to the long-term average. Severe cold spells are likely to begin in late December 2025 and intensify in January and February 2026.
Dr. Lam noted that these cold waves may bring deep cold not only to the northern mountainous areas but also to the Red River Delta and North-central provinces including Thanh Hoa, Nghe An, and Ha Tinh.
In particular, the severe cold spells could cause frost, ice, and snowfall on high mountain peaks in northern provinces such as Lao Cai and Lang Son. Residents are advised to monitor weather forecasts closely and take measures to protect health, crops, and livestock during the upcoming cold periods.
Early frost hits Northern Vietnam amid strong cold spell
VOV.VN - An early frost surprised locals and tourists in Northern Vietnam on the morning of November 19, coating the road to the summit of Ta Xua Mt. in Lao Cai province with ice.
