According to the National Center for Hydrometeorological Forecasting, in the Northern and Central regions, hot weather and severe heat are likely to appear more often than the average of many years in July-August 2024, in case they occur. The heat is especially intense.
In April-June 2024, the heat will increase in intensity
The National Hydrometeorological Forecasting Center has just released a seasonal hydrometeorological forecast and warning bulletin nationwide.
According to forecasts, during the period from April to June 2024, El Nino will gradually weaken and change to a neutral state during the period from April to June 2024 with a probability of 75-80%. From April to June 2024, there is little chance of storms/Trees in the East Sea.
It is forecasted that cold air activity will gradually weaken in intensity. In the second half of March 2024, severe and harmful cold will only appear locally in the northern mountains. In addition, the phenomenon of light rain and drizzle in the Northern region continues to appear more often than the average for many years in the second half of March 2024.
From April, cold air activity is weak and there is little chance of severe or damaging cold; Light rain and drizzle also gradually decreased and only occurred a few days in the northeastern coastal region.
Across the country, there is a possibility of dangerous weather phenomena such as thunderstorms, tornadoes, lightning, hail and strong winds; especially during cold air waves affecting our country during the changing seasons (April and May 2024).
Regarding the hot weather situation, in the Northwest and Central regions, hot weather has occurred early. In the second half of March, hot weather appeared in the western region of the Northwest and the western mountainous areas of the North Central region; then increased in intensity and gradually expanded to other parts of the Northern region, North Central region and Central Central region in April-June 2024. The heat in the Southern region continues to persist in the Eastern region and will gradually expand to the Western region from the second half of March to the first half of May.
In the Central Highlands and Southern regions, drought conditions will continue in April 2024. In the Central region, there is a possibility of prolonged drought in the period from April to June 2024.
The rainy season in the North is likely to appear in accordance with climate laws. The rainy season in the Central Highlands and the South appears late. From June 2024, the southwest monsoon tends to be stronger than average.
According to assessments, the increased heat will affect daily life as well as all outdoor activities; Especially in May-June 2024, the heat level may increase more severely. In addition, heavy rain, thunderstorms, tornadoes, and hail during the changing season can negatively affect production and daily activities of communities in affected areas.
From July to September 2024, hot weather will appear more often
According to forecasts, from July to September 2024, ENSO is likely to switch to La Nina state with a probability of 55-65%. At this time, about 4-6 storms/storms are likely to appear in the East Sea and about 1-2 storms will affect the mainland.
Regarding the hot weather situation, in the Northern and Central regions, the phenomenon of hot weather and severe heat is likely to appear more often than the average of many years in July-August 2024, in case of hot weather. especially harsh. Heat tends to gradually decrease from the second half of August in the North and from September in the Central region.
The Central region is likely to be dry in July-August 2024.
According to assessments, storms/tropical storms and the southwest monsoon have the potential to cause strong winds and large waves, affecting activities in the East Sea. In addition, heavy rain, tornadoes, lightning and intense heat can negatively affect production activities and public health.