Northern Vietnam to Experience Torrential Rainfall – Which Areas Will Be Most Affected?

Hanoi, June 9 – Vietnam’s National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting has issued a weather alert for an upcoming period of heavy rainfall, primarily affecting the mountainous and midland regions of Northern Vietnam.

According to the agency, scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected today across the northwestern region, the Central Highlands, and the southern provinces, with localized heavy rain in some areas.

From tonight through early tomorrow morning, moderate to heavy rain is forecast for the northern mountainous and midland regions, with some areas likely to experience torrential downpours exceeding 180mm. Authorities have warned of flash floods in small rivers and streams, as well as potential landslides on hillsides and mountainous slopes.

Weather Outlook for June 9 (Night) to June 10:

• Hanoi: Showers and scattered thunderstorms expected, with some areas seeing heavy rain. Temperatures will range from 24°C to 33°C.
• Northwest Vietnam: Moderate to heavy rain and thunderstorms, with very heavy rainfall possible in isolated areas. Temperatures: 22°C to 32°C.
• Northeast Vietnam: Scattered showers and thunderstorms, with localized heavy rain. The mountainous and midland areas will see moderate to heavy rain and thunderstorms, with very heavy rainfall in some locations. Temperatures: 23°C to 33°C.
• Thanh Hoa to Thua Thien Hue: Partly cloudy at night with a chance of light rain and thunderstorms. Sunny during the day, with scattered showers and storms expected in the evening. In Thanh Hoa and Nghe An, heavier rainfall is likely. Temperatures: 24°C to 35°C.

Da Nang to Binh Thuan:

• Northern section: Light showers and isolated thunderstorms at night; sunny during the day, with scattered rain in the evening.
• Southern section: Scattered rain during the day, with possible localized heavy rain in the afternoon and evening. Temperatures: 25°C to 35°C.
• Central Highlands: Generally light rain and thunderstorms, with moderate to very heavy rain expected in the afternoon and evening in some areas. Temperatures: 20°C to 31°C.
• Southern Vietnam: Isolated showers during the day; moderate to very heavy rain expected in the afternoon and evening in some areas. Temperatures: 23°C to 32°C.

Residents in high-risk areas are advised to stay updated with weather forecasts, avoid traveling through landslide-prone zones during periods of heavy rain, and take precautionary measures to ensure personal and property safety.

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Source: Vietnam Insider