Vietnam Set to See Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms Throughout the Nation (August 29)

Vietnam's Central, Central Highlands, and South regions are expected to experience some extreme weather on August 29 with thunderstorms, heavy rain, lightning, and powerful gusts of wind.

0
300

From the evening and night of August 29-30, the area from Quang Binh to Quang Ngai will experience showers and thunderstorms, with locally heavy rain reaching 20-40mm. Some areas may even receive over 70mm of rainfall.

On the afternoon and evening of August 28-29, the Central Highlands and the South will also have showers and scattered thunderstorms, resulting in moderate to heavy rainfall of 15-30mm. Some areas could receive over 60mm.

The National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting has warned of the possibility of tornadoes, lightning, and strong winds during thunderstorms. These heavy rains may cause flooding in low-lying areas and increase the risk of floods and landslides in mountainous regions.

Weather Forecast for Different Regions

In the Northwest, there will be cloudy and rainy conditions in some places, with sunny weather in the afternoon. The northeast wind will be at level 2-3. The minimum temperature will range from 23-26 degrees, with some areas dropping below 22 degrees. The maximum temperature will range from 31-34 degrees.

Vietnam’s Weather Forecast (August 29): Heavy Rain And Thunderstorms All Over The Country
Photo: TTXVN

In the Northeast, there will be cloudy and rainy conditions in some places, with sunny weather in the afternoon. The northeast wind will be at level 2-3. The minimum temperature will range from 24-27 degrees, with some areas dropping below 24 degrees. The maximum temperature will range from 30-33 degrees, with some areas exceeding 33 degrees.

Thanh Hoa – Thua Thien Hue will experience cloudy weather with scattered showers and thunderstorms during the afternoon and night, resulting in moderate to heavy rainfall. The northwestern wind will be at level 2-3. During thunderstorms, there is a possibility of tornadoes, lightning, hail, and strong winds. The minimum temperature will range from 24-27 degrees. The maximum temperature will range from 31-34 degrees, with some areas exceeding 34 degrees.

In the Central Highlands, there will be cloudy weather with showers and thunderstorms in some places, resulting in moderate to heavy rainfall. During thunderstorms, tornadoes, lightning, and strong gusts of wind are possible. The minimum temperature will range from 20-23 degrees. The maximum temperature will range from 28-31 degrees.

Vietnam’s Weather Forecast (August 29): Heavy Rain And Thunderstorms All Over The Country
Photo: Hanoi Weather

In the Southern region, there will be cloudy weather with showers and thunderstorms in the evening and night, accompanied by heavy rainfall. During thunderstorms, there is a possibility of tornadoes, lightning, and strong gusts of wind. The minimum temperature will range from 24-27 degrees. The maximum temperature will range from 31-34 degrees, with some areas exceeding 34 degrees.

Weather Forecast for Big Cities

In Hanoi, the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting predicts cloudy weather with moderate rain and locally scattered thunderstorms on August 29. The temperature will range from 31-33 degrees, which is 2 degrees higher than the previous day.

In Ho Chi Minh City, the weather will be cloudy and sunny on August 29, with showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening. The temperature will range from 30-32 degrees, which is 2-3 degrees lower than the previous day.

In Da Nang, the intense heat will subside on August 29, with moderate rain in the evening and night, and heavy rain in some places. The temperature will range from 31-32 degrees, which is 3-4 degrees lower than the previous day.

Charlotte Pho
You may also like

Rain is forecast to increase in intensity across southern Vietnam

Rain is forecast to increase in intensity across southern Vietnam during the first ten days of October.

Tropical depression to develop in East Vietnam Sea

A low-pressure zone in the East Vietnam Sea is forecast to develop into a tropical depression on Wednesday morning, meaning heavy downpours will likely batter central provinces until the end of this week.

Weather observers work for the most complete and accurate forecast

NDO – Despite their crucial role, not everyone is aware the silent dedication of weather observers, who have to overcome many difficulties to fulfil their tasks at work each day.

Vietnamese expert calls for enhancing community resilience to deal with natural disasters

In October 2020, according to the National General Statistics Office, central Vietnam was hit by four tropical storms with heavy rains and landslides that killed 129 people and damaged more than 111,200 houses. Even though the local people are no strangers to killer tropical storms, Nguyen Ngoc Huy, a Vietnamese international expert and senior advisor for Oxfam on climate change, believes more needs to be done in order to save lives and property after natural disasters.

The North has a peak of 39 degrees Celsius

The North entered two days of peak heat when the common high temperature was 35-38 degrees Celsius, some places were over 39 degrees Celsius. From July 20, the area will reduce heat and may appear thunderstorms.