HCMC – Vietnam is expected to experience contrasting weather conditions on April 27, with scattered thunderstorms forecast in the north and continued heat in the south, where temperatures may exceed 36 degrees Celsius, according to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.
Cloudy conditions with showers and thunderstorms are forecast across the northern region. In Hanoi, intermittent rain is expected in the afternoon and evening, with temperatures ranging from 23 to 30 degrees Celsius and light southeast to south winds.
The northwest will see scattered showers and thunderstorms, with some areas experiencing heavy rain. Temperatures will range from below 20 to above 31 degrees Celsius. The northeast will also have scattered rain and possible localized heavy rainfall, with temperatures between 22 and 30 degrees Celsius. Thunderstorms in these areas may bring risks of whirlwinds, lightning, hail and strong winds.
From Thanh Hoa to Hue, conditions will include clouds, isolated showers and thunderstorms, and sunshine during midday and afternoon. Temperatures will range from 22 to 33 degrees Celsius.
The south-central coastal region will see sunny conditions during the day, with isolated evening and nighttime showers. Temperatures will range from 23 to 34 degrees Celsius.
The Central Highlands will experience daytime sunshine and scattered showers in the evening, with temperatures between 20 and 34 degrees Celsius.
Southern Vietnam will continue to face hot weather, with temperatures ranging from 34 to 36 degrees Celsius, and exceeding 36 degrees Celsius in some areas. HCMC is forecast to record temperatures between 24 and 36 degrees Celsius, with localized evening thunderstorms.
The forecasting agency warned of scattered thunderstorms in the northern region, with rainfall of 10-30 mm and over 70 mm in some areas. Associated risks include whirlwinds, lightning, hail and strong winds.
Heavy rain may disrupt agricultural production, damage infrastructure, and increase the risk of flash floods, landslides in mountainous areas, and flooding in low-lying areas. A level one natural disaster risk has been issued for thunderstorms, lightning and hail.
