The cold front is forecast to first affect northeastern Vietnam before spreading to other northern areas and parts of central Vietnam. Northeasterly winds will strengthen over land and coastal areas, bringing scattered rain to northern and north-central regions.

From January 31, northeastern provinces will turn colder, with colder conditions in mountainous areas. The cold spell is set to spread to parts of the north-central and northwestern regions later, as temperatures continue to decline.

In Hanoi, light rain is expected from January 30 to January 31, with colder weather developing from the afternoon of January 31.

At sea, strengthening northeasterly winds are likely to affect the Gulf of Tonkin and parts of the East Sea, resulting in rough seas and higher waves. From February 1, strong winds and unsettled sea conditions are set to expand to wider areas, including waters off central and southern Vietnam.

From February 1 to early February 4, parts of central Vietnam may experience scattered rain and thunderstorms, with a risk of severe weather such as strong gusts and lightning.

People are advised to take measures to protect against cold weather and protect crops and livestock, while fishermen are urged to closely monitor weather developments and refrain from operating during rough sea conditions.

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).