Northern Vietnam is experiencing a new heatwave.

According to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, on May 30-31, Southern Vietnam and Lam Dong province will experience moderate to heavy rain and thunderstorms, with localized very heavy rain. Rainfall amounts will generally range from 40-80mm, with some areas exceeding 200mm. There is a risk of intense rainfall, with precipitation potentially exceeding 100mm in just 3 hours.

Hot weather is expected to return to Northern Vietnam soon. (Illustrative photo: Vien Minh/VTC News )

On May 30th, the Northwest region of Vietnam experienced scattered showers and thunderstorms, with rainfall ranging from 10 to 30mm, and some areas receiving heavy to very heavy rain exceeding 70mm.

In the late afternoon and evening of the same day, scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected in the eastern provinces from Gia Lai to Khanh Hoa and other areas of the Central Highlands, with rainfall ranging from 10 to 30 mm, and in some places exceeding 60 mm.

From the night of May 31st, heavy rain in the Southern region and Lam Dong province has been gradually decreasing.

According to the weather forecast from the night of May 31st to June 8th, the meteorological agency stated that from June 1st to 3rd, the midland and lowland areas of Northern Vietnam are likely to experience widespread heatwaves. However, this widespread heatwave will not last long.

From late afternoon and night of June 3rd to 8th, this area will experience scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly concentrated in the late afternoon and night. The days will remain sunny, with only localized heatwaves in some areas.

In the area from Thanh Hoa to Hue City, hot weather may also occur over a wide area starting from June 1st.

During the forecast period, the South Central coastal region will experience scattered showers and thunderstorms in the late afternoon and evening, with sunny days and some areas experiencing hot weather. Specifically, from the night of May 31st to June 1st, this area will have scattered showers and thunderstorms in the late afternoon and evening, with localized heavy rain.

The Central Highlands and Southern Vietnam will continue to experience scattered showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening, with some areas experiencing heavy rain.

During thunderstorms, there is a possibility of extreme weather phenomena such as tornadoes, lightning, hail, and strong gusts of wind. Heavy rain poses a risk of flooding in low-lying areas, urban areas, and industrial zones; flash floods on small rivers and streams; and landslides on slopes.

Hanoi weather forecast for the next 10 days

Today, May 30th, Hanoi will have sunny weather during the day, with scattered showers and thunderstorms in the evening and night. Light winds. The lowest temperature will be 25-27°C, and the highest 32-34°C.

Additionally, according to the updated 10-day weather and temperature chart, Hanoi will experience hot weather with a maximum temperature of 36°C.

Specifically, tomorrow, May 31st, this area will maintain a maximum temperature of 34°C, approaching a heatwave, making it quite muggy, with a minimum temperature of 25°C. There will be no rain. The significant temperature difference between day and night poses a risk to people's health, especially the elderly, young children, and those with underlying health conditions.

During the first three days of June (June 1-3), Hanoi experienced hot, sunny weather with few clouds, a maximum temperature of 35-36°C, and a minimum temperature of 27-28°C.

On June 4-5, Hanoi will experience showers and thunderstorms again, with a maximum temperature of 33-35°C and a minimum temperature of 27°C. These thunderstorms following days of hot weather pose a risk of dangerous weather phenomena such as tornadoes, lightning, hail, and strong gusts of wind.

During the last two days of the forecast period (June 7-8), Hanoi experienced few clouds and a return to hot, sunny weather with a maximum temperature of 35°C and a minimum temperature of 28°C.