Northern Vietnam Experiences Heavy Rainfall on July 20th
Northern Vietnam is experiencing continued heavy rainfall on July 20th, with scattered showers and thunderstorms expected throughout the day, particularly in the morning and evening.
Northeastern Region:
- Scattered showers and thunderstorms, with potential for heavy rain in isolated areas.
- East-southeast wind at level 2-3.
- Possibility of tornadoes, lightning, hail, and strong gusts during thunderstorms.
- Minimum temperature: 24-27 degrees Celsius, with lower temperatures below 24 degrees in mountainous regions.
- Maximum temperature: 30-33 degrees Celsius, with some areas exceeding 33 degrees.
Northwest Region:
- Scattered showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon, with widespread showers and thunderstorms in the evening and overnight, and potential for heavy rain in isolated areas.
- Possibility of tornadoes, lightning, hail, and strong gusts during thunderstorms.
- Minimum temperature: 23-26 degrees Celsius, with lower temperatures below 23 degrees in some areas.
- Maximum temperature: 30-33 degrees Celsius, with some areas exceeding 33 degrees.
Hanoi:
- Scattered showers and thunderstorms with the possibility of heavy rain in isolated areas.
- East-southeast wind at level 2-3.
- Possibility of tornadoes, lightning, hail, and strong gusts during thunderstorms.
- Minimum temperature: 25-27 degrees Celsius.
- Maximum temperature: 31-33 degrees Celsius.
Heavy Rainfall Expected to Continue in Central and Southern Vietnam
Central Vietnam:
- Scattered showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening, with potential for heavy rain in isolated areas.
- East-southeast wind at level 2-3.
- Possibility of tornadoes, lightning, hail, and strong gusts during thunderstorms.
- Minimum temperature: 25-28 degrees Celsius, with lower temperatures below 25 degrees in some areas.
- Maximum temperature: 31-34 degrees Celsius.
Southern Vietnam:
- Scattered showers and thunderstorms throughout the day, with potential for heavy rain in isolated areas.
- Southwest wind at level 2-3.
- Possibility of tornadoes, lightning, hail, and strong gusts during thunderstorms.
- Minimum temperature: 25-28 degrees Celsius.
- Maximum temperature: 31-34 degrees Celsius.
Tây Nguyên:
- Cloudy with moderate to heavy showers and thunderstorms, with potential for very heavy rain in isolated areas, primarily in the afternoon and evening.
- Southwest wind at level 2-3.
- Possibility of tornadoes, lightning, hail, and strong gusts during thunderstorms.
- Minimum temperature: 20-23 degrees Celsius.
- Maximum temperature: 25-28 degrees Celsius.
Southern Vietnam:
- Cloudy with moderate to heavy showers and thunderstorms, with potential for very heavy rain in isolated areas, primarily in the afternoon and evening.
- Southwest wind at level 2-3.
- Possibility of tornadoes, lightning, hail, and strong gusts during thunderstorms.
- Minimum temperature: 22-25 degrees Celsius.
- Maximum temperature: 30-33 degrees Celsius.
Potential for Flash Floods and Landslides
Forecast for July 21st:
- Rainfall is expected to decrease in the Northern Plains.
- However, the Northwest and Việt Bắc regions are forecast to experience heavy localized rainfall, increasing the risk of flash floods and landslides on slopes in these areas.
Rainfall Totals:
- Expected rainfall in Tây Nguyên and Southern Vietnam is forecast to range from 40-80mm, with potential for over 120mm in isolated areas.
- High risk of flash floods and landslides on slopes in Tây Nguyên provinces.
Summary
Northern Vietnam is experiencing ongoing heavy rainfall, with scattered showers and thunderstorms predicted throughout the day on July 20th. Rainfall is expected to decrease in the Northern Plains on July 21st, but the Northwest and Việt Bắc regions are forecast to experience heavy localized rainfall, increasing the risk of flash floods and landslides. The Central and Southern regions of Vietnam are also experiencing heavy rain, with potential for very heavy rainfall in isolated areas. Tây Nguyên and Southern Vietnam are expected to receive 40-80mm of rainfall, with the potential for over 120mm in some locations, increasing the risk of flash floods and landslides.