The National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting has released a weather trend forecast for the next month (from now until October 10).
Regarding temperature trends, the average temperature across the country is generally 0.5 - 1 degree Celsius higher, and in some places higher than the average of many years in the same period.
Heat waves are still likely to appear locally in the Central region.
Total rainfall in the Northern region is 20 - 40% higher than the average of many years. In the North Central - Central Central region, total rainfall is generally 15 - 30% higher than the average of many years.
In the South Central, Central Highlands and Southern regions, total rainfall is approximately equal to or higher than the average of many years; in Phan Rang - Phan Thiet and the Southwest region, total rainfall is approximately equal to or lower than the average.
During the next month, there will continue to be many rainy days nationwide; including the possibility of some widespread moderate and heavy rains. The rainy season is likely to appear in the Central region from the second half of September 2024.
Mr. Nguyen Van Huong - Head of Division Weather Forecast, National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, Directorate of Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, commented that the remaining time of September is still the rainy season in the Northern and Central Highlands regions. Therefore, this region still has many days of moderate and heavy rain; the potential risk of flash floods and landslides in this area is at a high to very high level.
"From September onwards, as La Nina begins to impact, rainfall in the North and Central regions is forecast to be higher than the average of many years. The time when La Nina gradually strengthens its impact coincides with the period of floods in the Central region. Therefore, we warn that from September to November, storms, rains, and floods may appear in succession," Mr. Huong analyzed.
Regarding dangerous weather phenomena at sea, the meteorological agency forecasts that from now until October 10, storm/tropical depression activity in the East Sea and its impact on Vietnam's mainland is likely to be at a level approximately equal to the average of many years in the same period. The average data for many years during this period in the East Sea is about 2.3 storms; 1.1 storms will make landfall in Vietnam.
In the coming time, dangerous weather phenomena such as storms/tropical depressions and southwest monsoons are likely to cause strong winds and large waves affecting activities in the East Sea area.
The meteorological agency also noted that long-term warning bulletins are often trend forecasts. Therefore, to have a better basis for weather forecast information, people should wait for short-term bulletins issued daily by the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.
