Northern Vietnam Braces for Week-Long Heavy Rainfall, Flood and Landslide Risks High

Northern Vietnam is expected to experience continuous rainfall for the next week due to a persistent low-pressure trough. The National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting reported that from the night of August 2 to August 3, the trough passing through the Northern region will bring widespread showers and thunderstorms. Rainfall amounts are generally between 10-30 mm, with localized areas exceeding 100 mm, and some places receiving over 90 mm in three hours. These high-intensity downpours increase the risk of flash floods and landslides in the mountainous and midland areas of the North. From August 4 to 7, the low-pressure trough is forecast to strengthen, expanding the scope and intensity of the rain. Many areas in the North may experience moderate to very heavy rainfall accompanied by strong thunderstorms. AccuWeather forecasts Hanoi's temperature next week to range between 26-32 degrees Celsius, while the Sapa area in Lao Cai province, above 1,500 meters, will see temperatures between 18-24 degrees Celsius. Thanh Hoa, Nghe An, and Ha Tinh provinces will also be affected by the trough, experiencing frequent showers and thunderstorms from now until the end of the week, with heavy rainfall possible between August 4-7. Quang Tri province is predicted to have rain and thunderstorms again from August 6 to 8. The remaining areas in Central Vietnam will generally have less rain, with sunny days and no widespread heatwaves. In the Central Highlands and Southern regions, the southwest monsoon will continue to weaken until August 3, leading to reduced rainfall. From August 4, the monsoon will strengthen again, and rainfall will gradually increase, with localized heavy downpours and strong thunderstorms expected in the afternoons and evenings. The highest temperatures this week in the Central Highlands are expected to be around 29-32 degrees Celsius, and in the South, 32-34 degrees Celsius.