Hanoi experiences thunderstorms; beware of tornadoes, lightning, and hail.

Following the heatwave, Hanoi's weather turned stormy with thunderstorms, lightning, hail, and strong gusts of wind; during the days of the 10th grade entrance exams, the city experienced occasional showers, followed by a return to hot weather.

On the evening and night of May 28th, many areas in Hanoi experienced thunderstorms. Photo: Bao Chau

The Northern Vietnam Meteorological and Hydrological Station forecasts that, due to the influence of upper-level wind convergence, Hanoi will experience showers and thunderstorms in the late afternoon and evening of May 28th. Rain will begin in the following communes and wards: Thu Lam, Dong Anh, Viet Hung, Vinh Thanh, Phu Dong, Thien Loc, Phuc Thinh, Hong Ha, Phu Thuong, Bo De, Xuan Dinh, Tay Ho, Giang Vo, Dong Da, Hoan Kiem, O Cho Dua, Dong Ngac, Phu Dien, Thuong Cat... and surrounding areas. Rainfall amounts will generally be 10-20mm, with some areas receiving over 40mm.

Meteorological agencies warn that thunderstorms following hot days are often accompanied by tornadoes, lightning, hail, and strong gusts of wind, which can affect agricultural production, cause trees to fall, damage houses, transportation infrastructure, and other facilities. Rain showers also reduce visibility for traffic and outdoor activities; people should take precautions.

Ways to prevent lightning strikes. Source: Department of Dike Management and Disaster Prevention and Control.

Regarding the weather forecast for the high school entrance exam, the Northern Vietnam Meteorological and Hydrological Station predicts that on May 29th, both day and night, Hanoi will be cloudy with occasional showers and thunderstorms, and a southeast wind of level 2. The central area of ​​the city will have a maximum temperature of 32-34°C and a minimum temperature of 27-29°C; the northern, western, and southern communes and wards will have a maximum temperature of 31-33°C and a minimum temperature of 26-28°C.

On May 30th, both day and night, Hanoi's weather will be partly cloudy with scattered showers and thunderstorms in some areas, sunny during the day, and a southeast wind of level 2. The city center and western and southern wards will experience high temperatures of 33-35°C and low temperatures of 26-29°C; northern wards will have high temperatures of 32-34°C and low temperatures of 26-28°C.

The weather in Hanoi during the 10th grade entrance exam period was relatively hot; exam centers and parents were advised to take measures to protect the health of the candidates. Photo: Bao Chau

On May 31st, both day and night, Hanoi experienced variable cloud cover, no rain, hot sunshine during the day, and a southeast wind of level 2. The city center recorded a maximum temperature of 35-37°C and a minimum temperature of 27-29°C; the northern, western, and southern communes and wards recorded a maximum temperature of 34-36°C and a minimum temperature of 26-29°C.

On June 1st, both day and night, Hanoi's weather will continue to be partly cloudy with no rain, hot and sunny during the day, and a southeast wind of level 2. The city center will have a maximum temperature of 35-37°C and a minimum temperature of 28-30°C; the northern, western, and southern communes and wards will have a maximum temperature of 34-36°C and a minimum temperature of 27-29°C.

The meteorological agency advises that during the exam period, candidates and parents should proactively plan for travel in case of rain showers or thunderstorms; and also take precautions against the heat on May 31st and June 1st, especially during midday and afternoon.

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