The National Center for Hydrometeorological Forecasting has reported that on October 21, cold air will affect the Northeast region, followed by the North Central region and some areas in the Northwest. The lowest temperature in the North and North Central regions is expected to range from 19 to 22 degrees. In the Northern mountainous region, temperatures will be around 16 to 19 degrees, and in some high mountainous areas, temperatures may drop below 15 degrees.
The weather forecast for different regions
Northwest region: The weather is predicted to be predominantly cloudy, with scattered showers and thunderstorms in some areas. The lowest temperatures will be between 21 and 24 degrees, and in some places, temperatures may drop below 20 degrees. The highest temperatures will range from 28 to 31 degrees.
The Northeast region will experience rain, with scattered thunderstorms in some areas. The lowest temperatures will range from 23 to 26 degrees, and in some mountainous areas, temperatures may drop below 22 degrees. The highest temperatures will range from 27 to 30 degrees, with some areas experiencing temperatures below 27 degrees.
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| The cold spell will enter the Northern region. Photo: Vietnam Discovery Travel |
Thanh Hoa – Thua Thien Hue: The weather will have scattered showers and thunderstorms in some areas during the evening and at night. There is a possibility of tornadoes, lightning, and strong winds during thunderstorms.
Lowest temperature: 23-26 degrees.
Highest temperature: 30-33 degrees.
Da Nang – Binh Thuan: The weather will have rain and thunderstorms locally during the evening and at night. There is a risk of tornadoes, lightning, and strong winds during thunderstorms.
Lowest temperature: 23-26 degrees.
Highest temperature: 30-33 degrees.
The Central Highlands will experience showers and thunderstorms in some areas, with moderate to heavy rain in the afternoon and evening. During thunderstorms, there is a possibility of tornadoes, lightning, and strong winds. The lowest temperatures will range from 20 to 23 degrees, and the highest temperatures will range from 28 to 31 degrees.
The Southern region will experience showers and thunderstorms in some areas during the afternoon and evening. The lowest temperatures will range from 23 to 26 degrees, and the highest temperatures will range from 30 to 33 degrees, with some areas experiencing temperatures over 33 degrees.
The weather forecast in major cities
Hanoi will experience rain and scattered showers locally. Lowest temperature: 24-26 degrees. Highest temperature: 28-30 degrees.
Ho Chi Minh City: The National Center for Hydrometeorological Forecasting predicts that on October 21, the Ho Chi Minh City area will be cloudy and sunny in the afternoon, with no rain at night. Thunderstorms are expected in some areas during the evening. The temperature will remain stable, ranging from 32 to 33 degrees.
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| Hanoi will experience rain and scattered showers locally. Photo: Miles of Smiles |
Da Nang: The National Center for Hydrometeorological Forecasting predicts that on October 21, the Da Nang area will experience cloudy weather, with showers and thunderstorms in some areas during the afternoon and no rainfall at night. The temperature will range from 30 to 31 degrees, which is slightly lower than the previous day.
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