Northern region braces for severe cold spell on weekend
VOV.VN - Both northern and northern central regions are anticipated to endure a significant cold spell this weekend, according to the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.
Starting from the evening of December 25, cold weather is forecast to hit the region, bringing with it rain and lowering temperatures.
According to the forecast, temperatures might drop to below 10 degrees Celsius in mountainous areas and frost may be seen in some places.
The northeastern and northwestern regions will be the most-severely impacted areas, with temperatures around 13 to 16 degrees Celsius.
In the capital, the cold spell will likely cause temperatures to tumble to between 14 and 16 degrees Celsius between December 26 and December 28.
In anticipation of this harsh fall in temperature, citizens residing in many northern localities, especially the elderly and children, are advised to don warm clothes in order to protect their health. In addition, local authorities are taking swift measures aimed at helping residents in rural areas to protect their plants, animals and livestock.