According to the weather forecast from the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, many places in the Central Highlands and the South have had showers and thunderstorms, with some places having heavy to very heavy rain.
The rainfall measured from 12pm to 8pm on May 22 showed some points exceeding 80mm such as: Tam Giang (Dak Lak) 93.8mm, Hoa Phu (Binh Duong) 90mm, Tan Canh ( Kon Tum) 85mm, Phu Thanh B (Dong Thap) 83.2mm.
From May 23 to May 24, the Viet Bac, Northeast and Northern Delta regions are forecast to have moderate rain, heavy rain and thunderstorms, locally very heavy rain. The common rainfall is from 70-150mm, with some points over 250mm.
The Northwest will have rain from the night of May 22 to the morning of May 24 with common rainfall of 40-70mm, locally over 150mm.
On May 23, the North Central region will have scattered showers and thunderstorms, locally heavy rain with common rainfall of 15-30mm, some places over 50mm.
From the evening of May 23 to May 24, the rain will increase in volume and area, many places will have moderate to heavy rain. The common rainfall is 40-80mm, locally over 150mm.
On May 23, the Central Highlands and the South will continue to have rain, moderate rain, scattered thunderstorms. Some places have heavy to very heavy rain with common rainfall of 20-40mm, some places over 70mm.
In particular, the area from Khanh Hoa to Binh Thuan will have scattered showers and thunderstorms, locally heavy rain with rainfall of 10-30mm, some places over 50mm.
People and tourists need to be on guard during thunderstorms with the possibility of extreme weather phenomena such as tornadoes, lightning, hail and strong gusts of wind.
There is a risk of heavy rain over 100mm/3 hours, causing urban flooding, flash floods and landslides in mountainous areas.
The risk level of natural disasters due to heavy rain is warned at level 1.
In the North, heavy rain tends to decrease gradually from the night of May 24. Meanwhile, the North Central region will still have moderate rain, heavy rain, locally very heavy rain on the night of May 24 with rainfall from 15-30mm, some places over 60mm; rain will decrease from May 25.
Localities with special warnings about flash floods, landslides, and land subsidence include: Dak Lak, Gia Lai, Dak Nong, Ninh Thuan, Quang Tri, Thua Thien Hue, Kon Tum, Ha Tinh, Son La...
Given the complicated weather situation, tourists need to proactively monitor daily weather forecasts to adjust their schedules accordingly.
When traveling in areas with heavy rain such as the North and North Central regions, Central Highlands, and South, visitors should bring raincoats, umbrellas, anti-slip shoes and limit travel during heavy rain, especially in mountainous areas prone to flash floods and landslides.
Avoid setting up tents or staying in areas along rivers, streams, and hills. In case of thunderstorms, absolutely do not take shelter from rain under the tree or near electric poles, and ensure the safety of personal electronic devices.
For trips to relics, temples or festivals, visitors should come early, choose a dry, well-ventilated place to avoid jostling and ensure health in humid rain and rain conditions.
