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Flooding continues to occur in Muong La, Son La on August 11. |
Additionally, precautions should be taken in mountainous areas to prevent landslides along key roads connecting various localities.
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Due to heavy rain on the afternoon of August 11, water inundates homes in Tan Mai Ward, Hoang Mai District (Hanoi). |
Lao Cai, Lai Chau, and Dien Bien in the Northwest and Lang Son and Cao Bang in the Northeast are the places that see the heaviest rainfall.
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Flooding at a parking lot in Hanoi |
This is attributed to the impact of a low-pressure trough, resulting in the formation of thunderstorms that transport moisture from the Gulf of Tonkin inland. Hanoi may experience intermittent rain again, approximately around 12 p.m. or 1 p.m. this afternoon.
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Heavy rain in Hanoi on August 11 |
In the Central region, August 12 saw the persistence of widespread heat, pushing temperatures beyond 39 degrees Celsius in various locations, ranging from Quang Tri to Ninh Thuan. On August 13, the scorching sun will stretch its influence to cover the North Central area. The Vietnam Meteorological and Hydrological Administration has indicated a mere 5 percent chance of rain in places like Thua Thien Hue, Da Nang, and Quy Nhon (Binh Dinh Province).
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The probability of rain on August 12, according to the Vietnam Meteorological and Hydrological Administration. |
Throughout the Southern and Central Highlands region, sunny weather will persist today, with the highest temperatures reaching 32-34 degrees Celsius. Nevertheless, sudden thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening should be anticipated due to convective clouds. Starting on August 13, thunderstorm activity in the Southern region will experience a resurgence.
