Weather forecast for January 21st: Severe cold weather will blanket Northern Vietnam, with strong northeasterly winds at sea.

According to the National Center for Meteorological and Hydrological Forecasting, as of January 21st, a cold front has affected some areas in the northeastern part of Northern Vietnam, causing scattered rain and a noticeable drop in temperature. Temperatures in Northern Vietnam are generally between 18-21 degrees Celsius, with some areas experiencing a decrease of 3-4 degrees Celsius compared to previous days.

Forecast for January 21st, both day and night: The cold air mass will continue to affect the remaining areas in the Northeast, then expand to the North Central, Northwest, and Central regions. Inland, northeasterly winds will generally be at level 2-3, and level 3-4 in coastal areas.

From January 21st to around January 23rd, Northern Vietnam will experience intense cold, with some mountainous areas experiencing severe cold; North Central Vietnam will also experience cold weather. The lowest temperatures during this period in Northern Vietnam will generally be 11–14°C, 8–11°C in mountainous areas, and below 6°C in some high mountainous regions; North Central Vietnam will generally have temperatures of 13–16°C. This prolonged period of intense cold and severe cold weather is likely to affect agricultural production and the health of the population, especially the elderly and young children.

Temperatures in the Northern region have dropped by 3–4 degrees Celsius compared to previous days.

Regarding rainfall, on January 21st, both day and night, the Northern region, Thanh Hoa, and Nghe An will experience scattered rain. From January 21st to 22nd, the area from Ha Tinh to Da Nang City and the eastern parts of the provinces from Quang Ngai to Gia Lai will have rain, showers, with localized moderate to heavy rain and thunderstorms.

In the Hanoi area, there will be rain on January 21st, both day and night. From January 21st to 23rd, the weather will be very cold, with the lowest temperatures generally ranging from 11 to 14 degrees Celsius.

At sea, the northeastern part of the South China Sea is currently experiencing strong northeasterly winds of force 6, sometimes reaching force 7. Forecasts for January 21st, both day and night, indicate that the North China Sea (including the Hoang Sa Islands) will experience strong northeasterly winds of force 6, sometimes reaching force 7, with gusts of force 8-9; waves will be 3-5 meters high, and the sea will be rough.

In the Gulf of Tonkin, the northeast wind is gradually strengthening to level 6, sometimes level 7, with gusts of level 7–9; waves are 2–3 m high. In the area from southern Quang Tri to Khanh Hoa, the central East Sea, and the sea area from Lam Dong to Ca Mau, the northeast wind is also gradually strengthening to level 6, with gusts of level 7–8; waves are 3–5 m high.

The meteorological agency advises all vessels operating in the aforementioned sea areas that are at high risk of being affected by strong winds and high waves to take proactive measures, limit going out to sea, and closely monitor subsequent weather forecasts.

Weather forecast for areas across the country:

Hanoi, the capital city, will be cloudy with scattered rain. Northeast winds will be at level 2-3. The weather will be very cold. The lowest temperature will be 12-14 degrees Celsius. The highest temperature will be 15-17 degrees Celsius.

The provinces in the Northwest region will be cloudy with scattered rain. Light winds. It will be very cold, with some areas experiencing severe cold. High mountainous areas should be wary of frost. The lowest temperature will be 10-13 degrees Celsius, with some areas below 6 degrees Celsius. The highest temperature will be 15-18 degrees Celsius, with some areas in the Northwest exceeding 20 degrees Celsius.

The northeastern region of Vietnam will be cloudy with scattered rain. Northeast winds will be at level 2-3, and level 3-4 along the coast. It will be very cold, with some mountainous areas experiencing severe cold. High mountainous areas should be wary of frost. The lowest temperatures will be 11-14°C, 8-11°C in mountainous and midland areas, and below 6°C in some high mountainous areas. The highest temperatures will be 14-17°C.

Provinces from Thanh Hoa to Hue will be cloudy with scattered rain and showers, with localized moderate to heavy rain and thunderstorms in the south. Winds will be from the northwest to north at speeds of 2-3. The weather will be cold, especially in the north. The lowest temperature will be 14-17°C. The highest temperature will be 20-23°C in the north and 24-27°C in the south.

The South Central Coastal region will be cloudy, with scattered rain and showers in the north, and locally moderate to heavy rain and thunderstorms; the south will have light rain in a few places. Northeast winds will be at level 2-3. It will be cold in the morning and at night. The lowest temperature will be 19-22 degrees Celsius. The highest temperature will be 26-29 degrees Celsius, with some places exceeding 29 degrees Celsius.

The Central Highlands will be cloudy with sunny days and scattered showers at night. Light winds. Cold in the morning and at night. Lowest temperature 13-16°C. Highest temperature 25-28°C, with some areas exceeding 28°C.

Southern Vietnam will be cloudy with sunny days, and scattered showers in the evening and at night. Light winds. Lowest temperatures 20-23°C, with some areas in the East below 20°C. Highest temperatures 29-32°C.

Ho Chi Minh City will be cloudy with sunny days and no rain at night. Light winds. Lowest temperature 20-22°C. Highest temperature 30-32°C.

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