According to the new thunderstorm forecast from the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, on June 4, the North and Southwest regions recorded showers and thunderstorms, with some places having heavy rain.
The rainfall measured from 07:00 to 15:00 today in some places exceeded 50mm, such as in Long Phuc (Lao Cai) reached 55.6mm, Huong My (Ben Tre) 80.2mm...
It is forecasted that this evening and tonight (6.4), the Northwest, Viet Bac and the South will continue to have scattered showers and thunderstorms, locally heavy rain with common rainfall from 10-30mm, some places may exceed 50mm.
The accompanying risk warning includes the possibility of tornadoes, lightning, hail and strong gusts of wind during thunderstorms.
Localized heavy rains can also cause flash floods in small rivers and streams, landslides on steep slopes and flooding in low-lying areas.
The risk level of natural disasters due to tornadoes, lightning, and hail is assessed at level 1.
The meteorological agency warned on June 4 of the risk of flash floods, landslides, and land subsidence on steep slopes and small streams in some localities in the North:
Lao Cai: Bac Ha, Bao Thang, Bao Yen, Bat Xat, Muong Khuong, Si Ma Cai
Ha Giang: Bac Quang, Hoang Su Phi, Quang Binh, Vi Xuyen, Xin Man
Bac Giang: Hiep Hoa, Lang Giang, Luc Nam, Luc Ngan, Son Dong, Tan Yen, City. Bac Giang, Town. Viet Yen, Yen Dung, Yen The.
Tourists traveling to the North, Northwest and South Vietnam in the evening and night of June 4 should pay special attention to the weather with scattered showers and thunderstorms, locally heavy rain.
Visitors should closely monitor weather forecasts, limit travel to mountainous areas or through areas with steep terrain, where there is a risk of flash floods and landslides.
When participating in outdoor activities, especially trekking, backpacking or picnicking, you need to fully prepare raincoats, anti-smooth shoes, and flashlights.
Avoid taking shelter from rain under large trees or near unsafe structures because of the risk of tornadoes, lightning and strong gusts of wind.
For trips by motorbike or car, it is necessary to check vehicles carefully and consider postponing the trip if the weather is too bad.
