Weather forecast for August 31: Heavy rain in the North and North Central regions, warning of the risk of flash floods and inundation

Photo caption — In the North, there are places with heavy to very heavy rain.

According to the forecast, in the next 24 hours, the North and the provinces from Thanh Hoa to Ha Tinh will continue to have scattered showers and thunderstorms, with some places experiencing heavy to very heavy rain. The average rainfall is 15-35mm, with some places experiencing over 100mm. Heavy rain concentrated in a short period of time can cause flooding in low-lying areas, affecting people's lives and traffic.

In the area from Quang Tri to the east of Quang Ngai , the Central Highlands and the South, scattered showers and thunderstorms are also forecast, with rainfall ranging from 10-30mm, with some places over 80mm. During thunderstorms, people need to be on guard against dangerous phenomena such as tornadoes, lightning, hail and strong gusts of wind. In particular, heavy rain over 80mm/3 hours poses a risk of flash floods on small rivers and streams, and landslides on steep slopes.

At sea, scattered showers and thunderstorms are currently occurring in the Gulf of Tonkin and the sea area from South Quang Tri to Quang Ngai. In the next 24 hours, the scope of thunderstorms will expand to the Gulf of Tonkin, the sea area from South Quang Tri to Quang Ngai, the area from Binh Thuan to Ca Mau, from Ca Mau to Kien Giang , the Gulf of Thailand, as well as the North, Central and South East Sea, including the Hoang Sa and Truong Sa sea areas.

During thunderstorms, there is a possibility of tornadoes, strong winds of level 6-7, and waves of 1-2m high. Particularly in the North of the South China Sea (including the North of Truong Sa sea area), there will be strong winds of level 5, sometimes level 6, gusts of level 7-8, rough seas, and waves of 1.5-2.5m high.

The meteorological agency warns that all vessels operating in these sea areas need to pay close attention, closely monitor forecast information, proactively take preventive measures, and ensure safety for people and vehicles.

Weather forecast for regions across the country:

Hanoi capital is cloudy, with occasional showers and thunderstorms, locally heavy rain. North to northeast wind level 2-3. During thunderstorms, there is a possibility of tornadoes, lightning and strong gusts of wind. Lowest temperature 23-25 degrees Celsius. Highest temperature 30-32 degrees Celsius.

The Northwest region is cloudy, with scattered showers and thunderstorms during the day; scattered showers and thunderstorms in the evening and at night, with some heavy rain in some places. Light wind. During thunderstorms, there is a possibility of tornadoes, lightning, hail and strong gusts of wind. Lowest temperature 21-24 degrees Celsius. Highest temperature 29-32 degrees Celsius, some places above 32 degrees Celsius.

The Northeastern provinces are cloudy with scattered showers and thunderstorms; in the afternoon and at night there will be scattered showers and thunderstorms, locally heavy rain; in the plains and coastal areas there will be scattered showers and thunderstorms, locally heavy to very heavy rain. East to southeast winds at level 2-3. During thunderstorms there is a possibility of tornadoes, lightning, hail and strong gusts of wind. The lowest temperature is 22-25 degrees Celsius, some places below 22 degrees Celsius. The highest temperature is 28-31 degrees Celsius, some places above 31 degrees Celsius.

Provinces from Thanh Hoa to Hue are cloudy, with scattered showers and thunderstorms, locally heavy to very heavy rain. In the North, southeast winds level 2-3; in the South, light winds. During thunderstorms, there is a possibility of tornadoes, lightning and strong gusts of wind. Lowest temperature 23-25 degrees Celsius. Highest temperature 28-31 degrees Celsius, some places above 31 degrees Celsius.

The South Central Coast region is cloudy with scattered showers and thunderstorms, with scattered showers and thunderstorms in the late afternoon and evening, with some heavy rain in some places. Southwesterly winds level 2-3. There is a possibility of tornadoes, lightning and strong gusts of wind during thunderstorms. The lowest temperature is 24-27 degrees Celsius. The highest temperature is 31-34 degrees Celsius, with some places above 34 degrees Celsius.

Central Highlands cloudy, scattered showers and thunderstorms, scattered showers and thunderstorms in the late afternoon and evening, locally heavy rain. Southwest wind level 2-3. Thunderstorms are likely to cause tornadoes, lightning, hail and strong gusts of wind. Lowest temperature 19-22 degrees Celsius. Highest temperature 27-30 degrees Celsius.

The South is cloudy with scattered showers and thunderstorms, with scattered showers and thunderstorms in the late afternoon and evening, with some heavy rain in some places. Southwesterly winds level 2-3. There is a possibility of tornadoes, lightning, hail and strong gusts of wind during thunderstorms. Lowest temperature 23-26 degrees Celsius. Highest temperature 29-32 degrees Celsius, with some places above 32 degrees Celsius.

Ho Chi Minh City is cloudy with scattered showers and thunderstorms, with scattered showers and thunderstorms in the late afternoon and evening, with heavy rain in some places. Southwesterly winds at level 2-3. Thunderstorms are likely to cause tornadoes, lightning, hail and strong gusts of wind. Lowest temperature 24-26 degrees Celsius. Highest temperature 30-32 degrees Celsius.

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