Northern Vietnam faces heavy rain, South sees afternoon thunderstorms

Northern Vietnam is bracing for significant rainfall as the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting predicts moderate to heavy rain and thunderstorms across mountainous and midland regions. Some areas could experience extremely heavy downpours, with total rainfall expected to reach 60-130mm from Sunday evening to Monday, and potentially exceeding 200mm in certain locations. The center warns of rainfall intensity exceeding 100mm per three hours in these areas.

Meanwhile, the coastal regions from Thanh Hoa to Da Nang, and the eastern parts of Quang Ngai to Dak Lak provinces, will endure hot and very hot weather. These areas will see sunny conditions during the day, with only isolated scattered showers in the late afternoon and evening. Other regions will experience scattered rain and thunderstorms.

In the Central Highlands and Southern Vietnam, including Ho Chi Minh City, residents can expect intermittent sunshine with occasional sudden showers. The forecast indicates that thunderstorms are possible in the afternoon and evening. During these thunderstorms, there is a risk of cyclones, lightning, hail, and strong gusts of wind.