Vietnam weather: Rain increases in the south as Typhoon No. 5 changes course again

Northern and central Vietnam will remain hot on Sept. 3, while rain strengthens across the south and the Central Highlands. Typhoon No. 5 is also showing signs of turning back toward the northeast.

The National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting said temperatures in northern Vietnam will reach 35 to 36 degrees Celsius, with some places above 36 degrees. From Thanh Hoa to Da Nang and eastern Quang Ngai, temperatures will reach 35 to 37 degrees, with some areas experiencing severe heat.

Southern Vietnam and the Central Highlands are expected to see rain over wider areas and in greater amounts. Heavy rain may occur in eastern southern Vietnam, while parts of the Mekong Delta could receive heavy showers from midday through the afternoon. Thunderstorms may bring tornadoes, lightning and strong wind gusts.

Typhoon No. 5 could change direction by 180 degrees and turn back. It is forecast to move northeast at 5 kph on the afternoon of Sept. 3, over the northeastern waters of the South China Sea, with winds at level 8 and gusts reaching level 10.

Hanoi is forecast to reach 35 to 37 degrees. The Central Highlands will be cooler, at 25 to 28 degrees, with showers and thunderstorms in some places. Ho Chi Minh City will see scattered showers and thunderstorms, with temperatures ranging from 33 to 35 degrees and possible heavy rain in the late afternoon.