Viet Nam News HCM CITY — The rainy season in the southern region this year is expected to have temperatures 0.4 to 0.8 degrees Celsius above average, according to the Southern Hydro-Meteorological Station. Đặng Văn Dũng, deputy head of station, said the rainy season in the south would start a few days later this year, sometime between May 5-15, and will end in mid-November. Rainfall could start earlier in the coastal areas of Kiên Giang and Cà Mau provinces, and the northern mountainous and the southeastern regions. Heavy rains are usually affected by extreme weather events, and accompanied by strong thunderstorms, whirlwinds and lightning in the first months of the rainy season. The hot peak of the dry season occurred in early May, Dũng said. The highest temperature was recorded in HCM City and southeastern provinces, ranging from 36-38 degrees Celsius, while southwestern provinces had temperatures ranging from 35-37 degrees Celsius. … [Read more...] about Southern region to see high temperatures in rainy season
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Government draws up resilience plans for rainy season
Viet Nam News HÀ NỘI — The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MoARD) recently asked concerned agencies and localities to tighten the management of dyke maintenance and flood prevention for the coming rainy season. The minister asked provincial People’s Committees to repair and maintain dyke systems and other related constructions, focus on handling dykes and dams damaged by floods and storms in 2017, prepare plans to protect important dyke systems and ensure operationalisation of the flood prevention system before the onset of the rainy season this year. Local authorities have been asked to allocate all sources to handle any problems before, during and after the rainy season as well as to take necessary steps to prevent mishaps caused by storms and floods. Provincial departments of agriculture and rural development are required to collaborate with district authorities and army forces by June 15 to conduct general inspections of dyke systems and … [Read more...] about Government draws up resilience plans for rainy season
Rainy weather hits Central & Central Highlands regions
Because of its influence, the provinces from Thanh Hoa to Thua Thien- Hue experience small rainfall while the Gulf of Tonkin sees powerful wind of level 6-8. From March 21, the cold front is expected to impact to others localities of the mid- central region after that it is going to cover some places in the south- central region. It is noted that the coastal mid- central, south- central and central highlands regions are warned to face small rains, thunderstorms, lighting, cyclone and hail. The rainfall in Ho Chi Minh City and the southern provinces begins increasing on March 21- 22, and being appeared in mornings and evenings. BY VAN PHUC- Translated by Huyen Huong Tags: Rainy weather hits Central & Central Highlands regions on large scale … [Read more...] about Rainy weather hits Central & Central Highlands regions
Rainy weather & high humidity cover over north & north- central region
Meanwhile, the west part of the northern provinces saw small rains, slight mist and wind, cold air, humidity of 65- 97 percent, the lowest temperature of 11- 14 degrees Celsius and the highest temperature of 19- 22 degrees Celsius. The east- northern region and Hanoi capital is forecast to experience weather conditions of rain, slight mist and wind, humidity of 60- 97 percent, the lowest temperature at 13- 16 degrees Celsius and the highest temperature at 18- 21 degrees Celsius. The provinces from Thanh Hoa to Thua Thien- Hue, from Da Nang to Binh Thuan have also suffered deep cloud, small- medium rainfall, fog appearance, the northwest monsoon of level 2-3, high humidity of 60- 98 percent, the minimum temperature of 14- 22 degrees Celsius and the maximum temperature of 20- 25 degrees Celsius. Both the Central Highlands and the southern region are warned to see circus cloud, showery weather and thunderstorm in some places, sustainable wind of level 2-3, humidity of 55- … [Read more...] about Rainy weather & high humidity cover over north & north- central region
Rainy weather estimated to hit nationwide in coming days
The north- East Sea including the Paracel Islands saw the northeast wind of level 7- 9, big waves of 3-5 meters and sea rough. From January 14, the west part of the north is forecast to suffer rainy weather, slight wind, damaging cold, air humidity of 58- 94 percent, the lowest temperature of 7- 13 degrees Celsius and the highest temperature of 15- 18 degrees Celsius. Small rainfall, slight fog, the southeast wind of level 2-3, damaging cold, air humidity of 60- 95 percent, the lowest temperature of 11- 14 degrees Celsius are weather condition in the eastern part of the north and Hanoi capital in the morning. The provinces from Thanh Hoa to Thua Thien- Hue and from Da Nang to Binh Thuan provinces are expected to experience rains, thunderstorm, sustainable wind of level 3, air humidity of 55- 97 percent, the damaging cold and the lowest temperature of 11- 20 degrees Celsius while Meanwhile, both the Central Highlands and the southern region are going to showery … [Read more...] about Rainy weather estimated to hit nationwide in coming days
Wet weather to hit Hanoi, northern provinces
HÀ NỘI — During the New Year holidays, the northern region, including Hà Nội, will experience wet weather, cold and cold spells, with the lowest temperature hitting 13-15 degrees Celsius. The National Centre for Hydrometeorology Forecasting reported the northern provinces will have wet weather, cloudy skies and occasional rain from December 30. The temperature will gradually decrease, with cold spells seen in the mountainous region. On December 31 and January 1, rainfall will reduce, and in the afternoon, the area will have sunshine and experience level 3 northeastern winds. It will still be cold in the mountainous areas, with the highest daytime temperature reaching 18-21 degrees Celsius. Meanwhile, in the central provinces, the weather in the first three days of the new year will be more rainy and sometimes sunny. In HCM City, it will be sunny during the holidays. The weather will be cool in the Central Highlands and the south with … [Read more...] about Wet weather to hit Hanoi, northern provinces
Rainy weather paralyses Hanoi’s streets
Hanoi drivers are facing serious congestion during rush hours as more people are using cars on the recent rainy cold days.Many streets including Pham Van Dong, Nguyen Chi Thanh, Xa Dan, Thai Ha and Tran Thai Tong were packed with vehicles on Thursday morning. The temperature in Hanoi was around 14 degrees with rain so many people used their own cars to go to work.The streets were mostly dominated by cars with motorists weaving between or using the pavement on Wednesday late afternoon. Many people left work early to avoid congestion. An hour later, the streets were already jammed. Police struggled to regulate the traffic through the rain.According to a survey conducted by Uber Vietnam and market research firm Audience Project with 2,038 people in Hanoi and HCM City aged from 18 to 65, about 49% drivers in Hanoi and 48% in HCM City said they were considering selling their cars because of congestion and lack of parking. 52% people in Hanoi and 47% in HCM City said they had no intention of … [Read more...] about Rainy weather paralyses Hanoi’s streets
Warmer weather forecasted for northern region
The northern region of Vietnam is forecasted to see warmer and dry weather during the New Year. According to the National Centre for Hydro-meteorological Forecasting, the whole northern region will continue facing the cold and rainy weather until December 30. Some north western localities will see heavy rains. The whole northern region will continue facing the cold and rainy weather until December 30 From December 31, the weather in the northern region will be warmer with temperatures ranging 19-21 degrees centigrade during the day, while the temperature in the evening and at night at 14-16 degrees centigrade. These temperatures will continue into the first days of the new year. In the next three days, Hanoi’s temperature will be 16-19 degrees centigrade during the day, while Sapa Town in Lao Cai Province will see 11-14 degrees centigrade during the day and 7-10 degrees centigrade at night. In the central region, Thanh Hoa and Nghe An provinces will see … [Read more...] about Warmer weather forecasted for northern region
Cold spell spreads out south- central region
Because of its influence, the northeast monsoon is expected to blow level 3-5. The lowest temperature in the Red Delta region will drop down 9-12 degrees Celsius, even at 5-9 degrees Celsius in the mountainous areas at the mid-night or the early morning. Frost and hoarfrost are expected to appear in the country's highest peak. Meanwhile, the mid- central provinces see medium- heavy rains.The east- northern and Hanoi capital is forecast to experience fog without rain, the northeast wind of level 3-5, air humidity of 45- 92 percent. The provinces from Thanh Hoa to Thua Thien- Hue, from Da Nang to Binh Thuan, the central highlands and the southern region suffer rainy weather and high air humidity. BY NGUYEN HUU- Translated by Huyen Huong … [Read more...] about Cold spell spreads out south- central region
North experiences rainy weather & high humidity
Rain, mist, slight wind and high humidity of 65- 97 percent are weather conditions in the central provinces from Thanh Hoa to Thua Thien- Hue. The lowest temperature in the areas reaches at 16-20 degrees Celsius and the highest temperature at 19- 24 degrees Celsius. The south part of the central provinces from Da Nang to Binh Thuan province also see showery weather, thunderstorm, the northeast monsoon of level 2-3, air humidity of 60-95 percent, the lowest temperature of 21- 24 degrees Celsius and the highest temperature at 26- 31 degrees Celsius. Both the south and central highlands region have experienced sunny weather without rain, slight wind, air humidity of 58- 95 percent, the lowest temperature of 17- 26 degrees Celsius and the highest temperature of 26- 33 degrees Celsius. Source:VNA- Translated by Huyen Huong … [Read more...] about North experiences rainy weather & high humidity