Weather

Almost all localities across Vietnam on May 24 experienced a dangerous level of ultraviolet (UV) rays, according to the National Centre for Hydro-meteorological Forecasting.

The National Center for Hydrology Meteorology Forecasting reported that the rainy season in Ho Chi Minh City and the Southern localities started.

The water supply from the Mekong River to the Mekong Delta region is facing adverse conditions caused by El Nino, heatwaves, and delayed rainfall while the water flow depends on the operations of hydropower plants in the basin.

According to the National Centre for Hydro- Meteologogical Forecasting (NCHMF), hot weather is set to scorch northern and northern-central localities on May 18, with the highest temperature ranging from 37 to 40 degrees Celsius.

After three years of the La Nina weather pattern which is the other phase of ENSO, the El Nino phenomenon is likely to return in Vietnam in late May or early June, with a probability of up to 80 percent.

More moderate-torrential rains and thunderstorms are warned for the Southern and Central Highlands regions from May 26.

Many hydroelectric reservoirs are experiencing critically low water levels while the hot summer season has just begun. The power sector has urgently suggested measures to cut down and save electricity during the challenging summer of 2023.

Heatwaves and scanty rainfall have resulted in low water levels in hydropower dams whereas the presence of heatwaves means a frenzied electricity demand in the affected areas.

The country has been facing unusual weather patterns of unbearable heat waves, cold spells and downpours recently.

Many fishing boats in Central coastal localities were sunk due to big waves and gusty winds this early morning under the impact of an ongoing tropical low-pressure system and a cold spell.

The water level of Tri An hydropower reservoir, the largest of its kind in the southern region, has dropped to “dead level” due to a prolonged dry season and El Niño phenomena.

The National Center for Hydrology Meteorology Forecasting reported that a cold wave will hit the Northeastern and North-Central regions from tonight or tomorrow.

Children and older adults are more prone to heat-related health problems while heat waves have been affecting people’s daily lives.

Although the weather forecasting agency predicted that there would be no typhoons or tropical depressions in the East Sea in May, in reality, at the beginning of May, a tropical depression appeared.

Ho Chi Minh City reached its highest levels of ultraviolet (UV) radiation with a scale of 9.8 on May 2 to become the hottest day of the year so far.

Severe heat will continue to impact a large portion of the Northern region from the mid-May with temperatures of up to 40 degrees Celsius, being more intense than previous years.

Southern provinces and cities in Vietnam saw positive signs from the tourism industry in the first three months of this year with diverse products, tours, and activities to attract visitors.

Rains covered large parts of the Northern region in the early morning, falling on the death anniversary of Hung Kings.

The National Center for Hydrology Meteorology Forecasting this morning reported that a new cold spell is heading to Northern Vietnam.

On the morning of April 25, cold air carried by the Northeast wind reached Hanoi, resulting in chilly rains. However, in Ho Chi Minh City, there was no rain at night, and it remained hot.