On March 15, predicting humid weather in the coming days, Head of the Weather Forecasting Department, National Center for Hydrometeorological Forecasting, Nguyen Van Huong, said that humid weather is likely to continue. From now until about March 18.
On March 19, it is likely that the Northeast monsoon will come and affect the Northern region, and the humid phenomenon will end.
Department Head Nguyen Van Huong forecasts that after this humid period, the humid phenomenon will continue to occur and last until the end of April 2024 with about 4 to 5 different periods; Some times last several days or even weeks. This phenomenon will only end or change when the Northeast monsoon continues to come.
Mr. Nguyen Van Huong informed that, according to climate rules, from now until April 2024, dry air will be replaced by moist air mass. During this period, provinces and cities in the Northern region change to a state of light rain, drizzle, fog, and cold weather at night and in the morning. Previously, from February until now, the North has had 3 warm spells.
“The phenomenon of humid weather is common in the Northern region, especially the capital Hanoi from February to April every year. During the humid period, air humidity increases above 85% accompanied by drizzle and fog, causing dampness in houses, civil works and essential items,” Mr. Nguyen Van Huong emphasized.
Humid weather hinders daily life and negatively affects health. High humidity is a favorable environment for agents that cause respiratory diseases and allergies, especially for young children and the elderly. In addition, humid weather is also a favorable condition for pests and diseases to arise and damage spring vegetables, especially downy mildew and aphids…
To prevent and avoid the phenomenon of humidity and humidity in the house, families should always close the house doors, turn on the air conditioner to dry the air, and use dehumidifying materials such as old newspapers, charcoal or air conditioners. Dehumidify against mold, clean the house with a dry rag…
Agricultural experts recommend that people should build plastic frames to protect vegetables, fertilize to increase the resistance of vegetables, clean the fields and keep vegetable density moderate, and use pesticides to prevent diseases… People also need to regularly check the fields, closely observe vegetable stems and leaves, especially in dense areas to detect aphid nests and take measures to eliminate them early…
