Storm No. 5 has weakened into a tropical depression in Laos, but its circulation still causes widespread heavy rain in the North, in which Hanoi is heavily affected.
The tropical depression is forecast to continue moving in the West Northwest direction, gradually weakening into a low pressure area and gradually dissipating.
According to the rain forecast from the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, Hanoi will be cloudy during the day and night of August 26, with moderate rain, heavy rain and thunderstorms, and some places will have very heavy rain. Southeast wind level 2-3. During thunderstorms, there is a possibility of tornadoes, lightning and strong gusts of wind.
From the night of August 25 to the morning of August 26, heavy rain in Hanoi with a common amount of 150-200 mm, Thuong Tin alone recorded more than 160 mm in just 8 hours.
A series of streets such as Nguyen Trai, Truong Chinh, Minh Khai, Nguyen Xien and streets in the My Dinh area... were deeply flooded, hundreds of cars and motorbikes stalled in the water.
Many places recorded record rainfall: Hai Ba Trung 315 mm, Yen So 310 mm, Tay Mo 271 mm, Yen Nghia 267 mm, Hoang Liet 235 mm, Ha Dong 214 mm, Tu Liem 191 mm.
The whole city had about 40 flooded spots, causing traffic chaos.
Tonight and tonight, Hanoi will be cloudy with occasional rain, concentrated late at night. The rain is forecast to last from tonight to tomorrow afternoon, August 27.
Heavy rain in the Northern Delta and midlands, Son La, Lao Cai, Thanh Hoa and Nghe An; strong winds and big waves in the Gulf of Tonkin continue.
From the morning of August 26 to the morning of August 27, the midlands and deltas of the North, Son La, Lao Cai, and Thanh Hoa will have moderate rain, heavy rain and thunderstorms, with common rainfall of 60-120mm, locally very heavy rain over 250mm.
On August 26, the area from Nghe An to Ha Tinh will have moderate rain, heavy rain and thunderstorms, with common rainfall of 20-50mm, locally very heavy rain over 100mm.
In addition, during the day and night of August 26, other places in the North will have rain, moderate rain and scattered thunderstorms, with common rainfall of 20-40mm, locally over 100mm.
Heavy rain is likely to cause flooding in low-lying areas, urban areas, and industrial parks. Flash floods on small rivers and streams; landslides on steep slopes.
Tourists coming to Hanoi and the northern provinces during these days should pay attention to the situation of prolonged heavy rain, many streets are often flooded, especially in the city center.
monitor weather forecasts and avoid traveling during peak rainy hours to limit congestion and risks. When visiting, visitors should prepare appropriate raincoats and shoes, avoid going into deeply flooded areas or places with strong currents to ensure safety.
Hanoi weather forecast for this week:
August 28 Lowest temperature: 26 degrees Celsius Highest temperature: 32 degrees Celsius Cloudy, scattered light rain.
At night, there may be a few thunderstorms.Rainfall chance is 87%.
August 29 Lowest temperature: 26 degrees Celsius Highest temperature: 32 degrees Celsius
During the day, there will be light rain in the afternoon. Cloudy night, late rain. 75% chance of rain.
August 30 Lowest temperature: 26 degrees Celsius Highest temperature: 32 degrees Celsius
Cloudy weather, scattered thunderstorms during the day, accompanied by irregular rains. Chance of rain is 55%.
August 31 Lowest temperature: 25 degrees Celsius Highest temperature: 34 degrees Celsius
During the day, there will be light rain in the afternoon. Scattered light rain at night. 62% chance of rain.
