Vietnam Braces for Heavy Rainfall, Southern and Central Highlands Warned of Torrential Downpours

On September 20, Vietnam is expected to experience varied weather conditions across its regions. The northern regions are forecast to enjoy sunny weather during the day, with temperatures reaching a high of 34 degrees Celsius. However, there is a possibility of scattered rain and thunderstorms from the evening into the night. The capital, Hanoi, is anticipated to have similar conditions, with the highest temperature ranging from 32 to 34 degrees Celsius. Meanwhile, areas from Nghe An province to Hue city in the central region are expected to face moderate to heavy rain and thunderstorms in the morning, with rainfall amounts of 20-30mm, and locally exceeding 60mm. The rain is expected to gradually decrease from the afternoon, with scattered showers. However, there is a warning for intense rainfall exceeding 80mm within a 3-hour period. Furthermore, the southern regions and Lam Dong province are likely to experience rain and thunderstorms from the afternoon into the night. Localized heavy downpours of 20-40mm, and in some areas exceeding 80mm, are possible. The South Central Coast and the Central Highlands will also see scattered rain and thunderstorms, with the potential for heavy rain exceeding 60mm in some locations. Meteorological authorities are urging the public to be cautious of whirlwinds, lightning, hail, and strong gusts during thunderstorms. Heavy rainfall may also lead to flooding in low-lying areas, urban centers, and industrial zones, as well as flash floods in small rivers and landslides on steep slopes. Detailed forecasts for specific areas include: Hanoi: Partly cloudy, sunny during the day, with occasional rain at night. Highs from 32-34°C. Northwest: Cloudy, sunny during the day, with scattered rain and thunderstorms in the evening and night. Highs from 30-33°C. Northeast: Cloudy, sunny during the day, with scattered rain and thunderstorms in the evening and night. Highs from 31-34°C. Nghe An to Hue: Northern parts to experience rain and thunderstorms, with localized heavy rain; southern parts to see heavy to very heavy rain. Highs from 28-31°C. South Central Coast: Northern parts to receive heavy to very heavy rain; southern parts with scattered rain and thunderstorms, especially in the afternoon and evening. Highs from 30-33°C. Central Highlands: Scattered rain and thunderstorms, especially in the afternoon and evening. Lam Dong province to experience heavy to very heavy rain. Highs from 27-30°C. Southern Vietnam: Rain and thunderstorms from the afternoon into the night, with localized heavy to very heavy downpours. Highs from 30-33°C. Ho Chi Minh City: Overcast, with rain and thunderstorms, and localized heavy to very heavy downpours, concentrated in the afternoon and night. Highs from 31-33°C.