Northern Vietnam Continues to Experience Thunderstorms Post-Typhoon Maysak, Weather Forecast Across Country

Following the dissipation of Typhoon Maysak, northern Vietnam continues to experience thunderstorms due to a trough of low pressure. Meanwhile, central and southern regions are expected to have sunny days with evening and nighttime showers. The National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting reported that Typhoon Maysak dissipated at noon yesterday, with thunderstorms predominantly occurring in the midland and mountainous areas of the North, especially in the evenings and at night. These rains have brought pleasant temperatures to the North, with highs reaching 32-34 degrees Celsius, and no heatwaves have been observed yet. According to US-based Accuweather, Hanoi's temperature in the coming days is forecast to be around 26-33 degrees Celsius. Higher elevations above 1,500 meters, such as Sa Pa in Lao Cai province, will see temperatures between 18-25 degrees Celsius. Local flooding occurred in Ha Lang commune, Cao Bang province, on the evening of July 5th. Photo: Cao Bang Provincial Police. In the central region, rain is expected to be prevalent from now until the end of the week, particularly in the afternoons and evenings in areas from Thanh Hoa to Quang Tri. Daytime weather will be sunny. Regions from Hue to the South Central Coast will experience less rain, with sunny and dry conditions, and highs reaching 33-35 degrees Celsius, showing no signs of widespread heatwaves. The Southwest monsoon will maintain moderate intensity in the Central Highlands and Southern regions. From now until around July 10th, sunny weather is expected, with scattered showers and thunderstorms in the late afternoons and evenings. From around July 12th, as the Southwest monsoon strengthens, the range and intensity of rain and thunderstorms will increase, leading to heavy rainfall in many areas. In the coming days, the highest temperatures in the Central Highlands are forecast to range from 29-32 degrees Celsius, while in the South, they will generally be between 33-34 degrees Celsius. Throughout July, the average temperature nationwide is predicted to be 0.5 to 1 degree Celsius higher than the long-term average. Total rainfall is expected to be close to the long-term average, with an increase of 15-30% above the average in the Northern region and from Thanh Hoa to Ha Tinh province. Meteorological agencies predict that the Northern and Central regions will experience more heatwave days, with the number of hot days potentially exceeding the long-term average. Widespread heavy rainfall is mainly expected in the Northern region and from Thanh Hoa to Ha Tinh province.