Heavy Rains Across Vietnam Prompt Flood Warnings

Vietnam is bracing for heavy rainfall across the country on September 18th, with meteorologists issuing warnings for potential floods and waterlogging in low-lying areas. Significant downpours are expected to persist, particularly in northern and central coastal regions. According to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, from the evening of September 17th to the morning of September 18th, southern areas of provinces such as Lao Cai, Son La, Tuyen Quang, Thai Nguyen, Phu Tho, Bac Ninh, Hanoi City, Hung Yen, and Ninh Binh experienced moderate to heavy rain and thunderstorms, with rainfall ranging from 40-80mm, and in some places exceeding 150mm. Other parts of the North experienced showers and thunderstorms with rainfall of 10-30mm, and in some areas over 70mm. Furthermore, from the evening of September 17th to September 18th, Thanh Hoa and Nghe An provinces received moderate to heavy rain and thunderstorms, with rainfall ranging from 50-100mm, and in some places exceeding 180mm. From the night of September 18th to September 19th, the area from Nghe An to Hue City is expected to receive moderate to heavy rain and thunderstorms, with rainfall ranging from 30-60mm, and in some places exceeding 100mm. The South Central Coast region is forecast to have scattered showers and thunderstorms, with some areas experiencing heavy rain in the evening. The Central Highlands and Southern regions are expected to have scattered showers and thunderstorms, with moderate rain and thunderstorms in the evening, and in some places heavy to very heavy rain. Thunderstorms may bring risks of tornadoes, lightning, hail, and strong gusts. Hanoi City will be cloudy with moderate to heavy rain, and in some places very heavy rain and thunderstorms overnight and in the morning, followed by showers. The lowest temperature will be 23-25°C, and the highest will be 28-30°C. Western Northern Vietnam will have cloudy skies with scattered showers and thunderstorms. The lowest temperature will be 21-24°C, and the highest will be 26-29°C. Eastern Northern Vietnam will have cloudy skies with scattered showers and thunderstorms, with some areas experiencing heavy rain. Specifically, southern areas of Tuyen Quang and Thai Nguyen provinces, the northern part of Phu Tho province, Bac Ninh, Hung Yen, and Ninh Binh will experience moderate to very heavy rain and thunderstorms. The lowest temperature will be 22-26°C, and the highest will be 26-29°C. Thanh Hoa to Hue will be cloudy, with the northern part (Thanh Hoa to Nghe An) experiencing moderate to very heavy rain and thunderstorms, while the southern part will have scattered showers. The lowest temperature will be 23-26°C, and the highest will be 28-31°C. The South Central Coast will be cloudy with showers and thunderstorms, with some areas experiencing heavy rain in the evening. The lowest temperature will be 23-26°C, and the highest will be 30-33°C. The Central Highlands will be cloudy with showers and thunderstorms, with some areas experiencing heavy to very heavy rain in the evening. The lowest temperature will be 20-23°C, and the highest will be 29-32°C. Southern Vietnam will be cloudy with scattered showers and thunderstorms, with some areas experiencing heavy to very heavy rain in the evening. The lowest temperature will be 24-27°C, and the highest will be 30-33°C. Ho Chi Minh City will be cloudy with scattered showers and thunderstorms, with some areas experiencing heavy to very heavy rain in the evening. The lowest temperature will be 25-27°C, and the highest will be 32-34°C. Based on weather developments and directives from competent authorities, school principals are empowered to adjust class schedules and switch from in-person to online learning formats.