More strong cold spells likely to grip Vietnam in coming two months
VOV.VN - In January and February 2025, cold air could be particularly strong in Vietnam, leading to significant cold and even severe cold spells, says the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.
According to meteorologists, the ENSO phenomenon is currently in a neutral state, with the sea surface temperature anomaly in the central equatorial Pacific being 0.3°C lower than the long-term average during the first week of December 2024. For the first three months of 2025, ENSO is expected to remain in a neutral state.
In January and February 2025, cold air may become more intense, causing severe cold spells. People should be cautious about the possibility of intense cold spells, severe frost, and freezing conditions during this time, especially in the northern mountainous areas, warn meteorologists.
They say, during the winter months, the Northern Hemisphere experiences high-pressure systems, especially over Siberia, will push cold air southward into Southeast Asia, including Vietnam. These cold air masses typically bring a sharp drop in temperatures, especially in the northern and central regions of Vietnam.
The interaction of these cold air masses with other weather systems, such as moisture from the East Sea or the intertropical convergence zone, result in strong and prolonged cold spells, sometimes even causing frost in certain areas. These cold events can lead to significant impacts on agriculture, transportation, and daily life, particularly in the mountainous and northern regions of the country.
In addition to temperature drops, these conditions also bring heavy rain, thick fog, and strong winds, exacerbating the effects of the cold. The occurrence of such weather events is influenced by the typical winter patterns in the region, which tend to peak in the first two months of the year.
