According to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, through monitoring on satellite images, lightning positioning data and weather radar images, convective clouds are developing, causing showers in the areas of Tay Mo, Tu Liem, Xuan Phuong, Phu Dien wards.
From now until the next 2 hours, this thunderstorm area will affect neighboring wards, causing rain, showers and thunderstorms in some places.The thunderstorm area may expand to Tay Tuu, Dong Ngac, Xuan Dinh wards...and other wards in the inner city of Hanoi.
The meteorological agency warns that thunderstorms may cause tornadoes, lightning and strong gusts of wind.
The National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting recommends that people limit going out and proactively prevent dangerous weather phenomena, especially in areas with many trees or advertising signs.
Regarding the rainfall trend in July, it is forecasted that the total rainfall in the North and the provinces from Thanh Hoa to Quang Tri will generally be 20 - 50% higher than the average of many years in the same period; the remaining areas will generally be 5 - 15% lower than the average of many years in the same period.
During the forecast period, the Northern region, Thanh Hoa to Ha Tinh are likely to experience some widespread heavy rains.
On a national scale, there is a continued possibility of dangerous weather phenomena such as thunderstorms, tornadoes, lightning, hail and strong gusts of wind.
