Strong cold air sweeps across northern Vietnam, temperatures drop sharply
VOV.VN - A strong cold spell hit northern border localities of Vietnam early on November 26 and is sweeping across northern and north-central provinces in the coming hours, causing temperatures to drop sharply, according to the National Centre for Hydro-meteorological Forecasting (NCHMF).
Starting from November 26, the northern region and the north-central region of Vietnam will experience colder weather, with mountainous areas facing colder conditions, said NCHMF meteorologists.
From the night of November 26, temperatures in the northern and north-central regions will drop significantly, with some mountainous areas experiencing intense cold, they added.
The lowest temperatures during this cold wave are expected to be around 16-18 degrees Celsius, while mountainous areas may see temperatures fall to 12-14, and even below 10 degrees Celsius.
This is the first significant cold spell of the winter season in 2024, they said.
The meteorological agency also reported that due to the influence of the cold air, the northeast region will experience light rain.
In the capital of Hanoi, temperatures will decrease by 5-6 degrees Celsius compared to previous days. The weather will turn cold, with temperatures dropping further into the night of November 26. The lowest temperatures during this cold wave in Hanoi are forecast to be around 17-19 degrees Celsius.
According to meteorologists, the cold air is expected to be stronger than average at the end of November and into early December.
The cold air is likely to become more intense from December, bringing prolonged cold spells and severe frost. People should be cautious about these cold spells, particularly in the northern mountainous regions, which may also experience frost and ice.
Severe cold and frost in the North will likely spread widely from mid-December, similar to previous years, said meteorologists.
