Heavy rain in the Northwest, severe heat in the Central region

On the day and night of August 22, the North and Thanh Hoa will have showers and thunderstorms, locally heavy rain with rainfall from 15-30mm, locally over 60mm.

From the afternoon of August 23, heavy rain in the North is likely to gradually decrease.

According to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, from early morning on August 22 to morning on August 23, the Northwest region and the provinces of Cao Bang, Ha Giang , Bac Can, Tuyen Quang, Lang Son, and Thai Nguyen will continue to have moderate rain, heavy rain, and thunderstorms with common rainfall from 30-70mm, locally very heavy rain over 150mm; heavy rain concentrated in the morning, evening, and night.

From the afternoon of August 23, heavy rain in the North is likely to gradually decrease.

In addition, on the day and night of August 22, other places in the North and Thanh Hoa will have showers and thunderstorms, locally heavy rain with rainfall from 15-30mm, locally over 60mm.

In the afternoon and evening of August 22, the Central Highlands and the South will also have scattered showers and thunderstorms, with some places experiencing heavy rain with rainfall ranging from 15-30mm, and some places experiencing over 60mm. Warning of level 1 risk of natural disasters due to heavy rain, tornadoes, and lightning.

Heavy rains can cause flooding in low-lying areas; flash floods in small rivers and streams, and landslides on steep slopes.

Meanwhile, on August 22-23, the area from Nghe An to Ninh Thuan will have hot weather, some places will be extremely hot with the highest temperature commonly ranging from 35-37 degrees Celsius, some places above 37 degrees Celsius; the lowest relative humidity commonly ranges from 55-60%.

Experts warn that the heat wave in the Central region is likely to last for the coming days. The risk of natural disasters due to heat wave is level 1.

Due to the effects of heat and intense heat combined with low humidity, people need to be on guard against the risk of explosions and fires in residential areas due to increased demand for electricity and the risk of forest fires.

In addition, heat can also cause dehydration, exhaustion, and heat stroke in the human body when exposed to high temperatures for a long time.

Weather forecast for regions across the country on the day and night of August 22, the Northwest region is cloudy with moderate rain, heavy rain and scattered thunderstorms, locally very heavy rain; light wind; in thunderstorms there is a possibility of tornadoes, lightning and strong gusts. The lowest temperature is from 23-26 degrees Celsius, some places below 23 degrees Celsius. The highest temperature is from 29-32 degrees Celsius, some places above 32 degrees Celsius.

The Northeast region is cloudy with scattered showers and thunderstorms, with some places experiencing heavy rain, especially in mountainous areas with moderate rain, heavy rain and thunderstorms, and some places experiencing very heavy rain; light wind; in thunderstorms there is a possibility of tornadoes, lightning, and strong gusts. The lowest temperature is 25-28 degrees Celsius, especially in mountainous areas 23-26 degrees Celsius. The highest temperature is 30-33 degrees Celsius, especially in the plains where some places are over 33 degrees Celsius.

Hanoi capital is cloudy, with scattered showers and thunderstorms during the day, scattered showers and thunderstorms in the evening and at night, with some heavy rain in some places; light wind; thunderstorms with the possibility of tornadoes, lightning and strong gusts of wind. Lowest temperature 26-28 degrees Celsius. Highest temperature 32-34 degrees Celsius.

Provinces from Thanh Hoa to Thua Thien-Hue will have clouds, hot and sunny days, some places will be very hot; showers and thunderstorms in some places in the evening and at night; light wind; in thunderstorms there is a possibility of tornadoes, lightning and strong gusts of wind. Lowest temperature 26-29 degrees Celsius. Highest temperature 35-37 degrees Celsius, some places above 37 degrees Celsius.

Provinces and cities from Da Nang to Binh Thuan will have clouds, hot and sunny days, some places will be very hot; showers and thunderstorms in the evening and at night in some places; southwest wind level 2-3; in thunderstorms there is a possibility of tornadoes, lightning and strong gusts. Lowest temperature 25-28 degrees Celsius. Highest temperature 34-37 degrees Celsius, some places above 37 degrees Celsius.

The Central Highlands region is cloudy with scattered showers and thunderstorms, with scattered showers and thunderstorms in the late afternoon and evening, and locally heavy rain. Southwest wind level 2-3; thunderstorms may cause tornadoes, lightning, and strong gusts. Lowest temperature 21-24 degrees Celsius. Highest temperature 29-32 degrees Celsius, with some places above 32 degrees Celsius.

The Southern region is cloudy with scattered showers and thunderstorms, with scattered showers and thunderstorms in the late afternoon and evening, and locally heavy rain. Southwest wind level 2-3; thunderstorms may cause tornadoes, lightning, and strong gusts. Lowest temperature 25-28 degrees Celsius. Highest temperature 32-35 degrees Celsius.

Source: VNA

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