Severe Weather Threatens Northern and Central Vietnam: Prepare for Flooding and Landslides
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Overview of Recent Rainfall and Saturation Levels
Several provinces in northern and central Vietnam are facing an elevated risk of natural disasters due to recent heavy rainfall. Over the past six hours, from 11 PM on May 10th to 5 AM on May 11th, areas within Lai Chau, Lao Cai, Yen Bai, Ha Giang, Thanh Hoa, and Nghe An provinces have experienced moderate to very intense rainfall.Specific precipitation measurements include 124.8 mm in Chieng Ngam, 89.8 mm in Hang Lia,158 mm in So thanh (Thanh hoa),and 161.4 mm in Tang Thanh (Nghe An).
soil moisture models indicate that saturation levels in many of these regions are at or near critical levels, exceeding 85%.This saturation considerably increases the potential for sudden floods and landslides,particularly in mountainous terrains and along rivers and streams.
National Center Issues Urgent Advisory
The National Center for Hydrometeorological Forecast is strongly advising residents to stay informed about weather updates and take proactive measures to mitigate the impact of potential natural disasters. Special attention should be given to areas prone to flash floods and landslides.
Detailed Regional Weather Forecast
Here’s a breakdown of the weather forecast for key regions across the country:
Hanoi
The capital city will experience cloudy conditions with intermittent rain and thunderstorms. Expect northeast winds at Level 2-3. Thunderstorms may bring tornadoes, lightning, and strong gusts of wind. Temperatures will range from a low of 21-23°C to a high of 25-27°C.
Northwest Region
Cloudy skies are expected with moderate rain during the day and scattered thunderstorms, with some areas experiencing heavy rainfall.The rain is expected to gradually decrease overnight. Light winds are anticipated. Thunderstorms coudl bring tornadoes,lightning,hail,and strong winds.Temperatures will range from 19-22°C, with some areas dropping below 19°C. The high will be 25-28°C.
Northeast Provinces
Expect cloudy conditions with scattered rain and thunderstorms during the day, with heavy rain in some locations. Northeast winds will be at Level 2-3, with coastal areas experiencing Level 3-4 winds and gusts up to Level 6. Thunderstorms may bring tornadoes, lightning, hail, and strong winds. Temperatures will range from 20-23°C, with mountainous areas possibly dropping below 19°C. The high will be 25-28°C.
thanh Hoa to Hue Provinces
Cloudy conditions are forecast with moderate to heavy rain and thunderstorms during the day,with some areas experiencing very heavy rainfall. The rain will gradually decrease. Winds will be from the north to northwest at Level 2-3, and from the south-southwest at Level 2-3.Thunderstorms may bring tornadoes,lightning,hail,and strong gusts of wind. temperatures will range from 22-25°C, with highs of 26-29°C, potentially exceeding 29°C in some southern areas.
Da Nang to Binh Thuan
Cloudy skies are expected. The northern part of this region will experience rain, moderate rain, and thunderstorms, with locally strong rainfall, gradually decreasing.The southern part will have cloudy days with sunny intervals, scattered rain at night, and thunderstorms in some areas, with no rain expected overnight.Winds will be from the south to southwest at Level 2-3. Electric storms may bring tornadoes, lightning, hail, and strong gusts of wind. Temperatures will range from 24-27°C. Highs will be 29-32°C in the north and 32-34°C in the south, potentially exceeding 34°C in some areas.
Central Highlands Provinces
The weather will be cloudy with rain, moderate rain, and scattered thunderstorms, with locally strong rain, particularly concentrated in the afternoon and evening. Southwest winds will be at Level 2-3. Storms may bring tornadoes, lightning, hail, and strong gusts of wind. Temperatures will range from 20-23°C. The maximum temperature will range between 27 and 30°C, potentially exceeding 30°C in some areas.
Southern Region
Cloudy conditions are expected with rain, moderate rain, and scattered thunderstorms, with locally strong rain, particularly concentrated in the afternoon and evening.Storms may bring tornadoes, lightning, hail, and strong winds. Temperatures will range from 24-27°C. The highest temperature will be 29-32°C, potentially exceeding 32°C in some areas.