Southern Vietnam experiences heavy rain and strong thunderstorms.

According to the National Center for Meteorological and Hydrological Forecasting, on May 31st, the weather across the country will show distinct variations.

Weather forecast for today, May 31st: Heavy rain and strong thunderstorms in Southern Vietnam.

Accordingly, the northern region and the area from Thanh Hoa to Da Nang City will experience sunny weather, with some areas experiencing hot weather, and scattered showers and thunderstorms in the late afternoon and evening.

Meanwhile, the South and Lam Dong province continue to be the focus of heavy rainfall, with common rainfall amounts of 30-70mm, and localized areas exceeding 120mm. The meteorological agency warns of the risk of heavy rainfall exceeding 100mm in 3 hours, which could cause localized flooding in low-lying areas, urban areas, and areas with poor drainage.

On the afternoon and evening of May 31st, the eastern areas of provinces from Gia Lai to Dak Lak , Khanh Hoa, and other parts of the Central Highlands will experience scattered showers and thunderstorms, with some areas experiencing heavy rain; rainfall amounts will generally range from 15-30mm, with some areas exceeding 80mm. Other areas will have scattered showers and thunderstorms; particularly in the late afternoon and evening, there will be scattered showers and thunderstorms, with localized heavy rain. During thunderstorms, be wary of tornadoes, lightning, hail, and strong gusts of wind.

At sea, a trough connected to a low-pressure area is causing bad weather in many regions. On May 31st, both day and night, the central and southern South China Sea, the sea area from Quang Ngai to Ca Mau, Ca Mau to An Giang, and the Gulf of Thailand will experience showers and thunderstorms; during thunderstorms, there is a possibility of tornadoes, strong gusts of wind (level 6-7), and waves over 2 meters high.

The western sea area of ​​the South China Sea and the sea area from Lam Dong to Ca Mau will experience strong southwest winds of force 5, sometimes force 6, gusting to force 7; rough seas with waves 1.5 - 2.5m high. Vessels operating in these areas should proactively take precautions against tornadoes, strong gusts of wind and high waves.

Weather forecast for areas across the country:

Hanoi will be cloudy with sunny periods during the day, and hot in some areas; scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected in the late afternoon and evening. Light winds. During thunderstorms, there is a possibility of tornadoes, lightning, hail, and strong gusts of wind. The lowest temperature will be 27-29°C. The highest temperature will be 34-35°C, with some areas exceeding 35°C.

The northwestern provinces will be cloudy with sunny days, some areas experiencing hot weather; scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected in the late afternoon and evening. Light winds. During thunderstorms, there is a possibility of tornadoes, lightning, hail, and strong gusts of wind. The lowest temperature will be 23-26°C. The highest temperature will be 31-34°C, with some areas exceeding 35°C.

The northeastern region will be cloudy with sunny days, some areas experiencing hot weather; scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected in the late afternoon and evening. Light winds. During thunderstorms, there is a possibility of tornadoes, lightning, hail, and strong gusts of wind. The lowest temperature will be 26-29°C, with some mountainous areas below 25°C. The highest temperature will be 32-35°C, with some areas exceeding 35°C.

The provinces from Thanh Hoa to Hue will be cloudy with sunny days, some areas experiencing hot weather; scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected in the late afternoon and evening. Light winds. During thunderstorms, there is a possibility of tornadoes, lightning, hail, and strong gusts of wind. The lowest temperature will be 26-29°C. The highest temperature will be 32-35°C, with some areas exceeding 35°C.

According to the meteorological and hydrological agency, on May 31st, the weather across the country showed a clear variation.

The northern part of the South Central Coast will be cloudy with sunny days, some areas experiencing hot weather, and scattered showers and thunderstorms in the evening and at night. The southern part will be mostly cloudy with scattered showers and thunderstorms in the evening, with some areas experiencing heavy to very heavy rain. Light winds. During thunderstorms, there is a possibility of tornadoes, lightning, hail, and strong gusts of wind. The lowest temperature will be 24-27°C. The highest temperature will be 32-35°C in the north, with some areas exceeding 35°C; and 29-32°C in the south.

The Central Highlands will be cloudy with scattered showers and thunderstorms in some areas; particularly in the afternoon and evening, there will be scattered showers and thunderstorms, with locally heavy to very heavy rain. Southwesterly winds will be at level 2-3. During thunderstorms, there is a possibility of tornadoes, lightning, hail, and strong gusts of wind. The lowest temperature will be 20-23°C. The highest temperature will be 28-31°C, with some areas exceeding 31°C.

Southern Vietnam will be cloudy with moderate to heavy rain and scattered thunderstorms, with very heavy rain in some areas. Southwesterly winds will be at level 2-3. During thunderstorms, there is a possibility of tornadoes, lightning, hail, and strong gusts of wind. The lowest temperature will be 23-26°C. The highest temperature will be 29-32°C.

Ho Chi Minh City will be cloudy with moderate to heavy rain and scattered thunderstorms, with very heavy rain in some areas. Southwesterly winds will be at level 2-3. During thunderstorms, there is a possibility of tornadoes, lightning, hail, and strong gusts of wind. The lowest temperature will be 24-26 degrees Celsius. The highest temperature will be 30-32 degrees Celsius.

VNA

Source: https://www.sggp.org.vn/nam-bo-mua-lon-kem-dong-manh-post855235.html