Strong convective clouds enter Lao Cai province

According to Lao Cai Province's Hydrometeorological Station, a strong convective cloud area from Lai Chau Province is moving towards Lao Cai Province at a speed of 15 - 20 km/h; people need to be on guard against thunderstorms, lightning and strong gusts of wind.

Warning of widespread thunderstorms, accompanied by the risk of tornadoes, lightning and strong winds, landslides, flash floods, and inundation.

Satellite cloud image.

At 2 p.m., satellite cloud images showed that convective clouds were developing strongly, causing showers and thunderstorms, with localized moderate to heavy rain in many communes and wards of Sa Pa, Mu Cang Chai and neighboring areas.

In the next few hours, thunderstorms will spread to the communes of Bat Xat, Van Ban, Bao Yen, Bac Ha...

Extreme weather events occur suddenly and can cause damage to homes, structures, and threaten lives. People need to closely monitor weather developments and take proactive measures to prevent them.

Source: https://baolaocai.vn/may-doi-luu-manh-tien-vao-tinh-lao-cai-post648698.html