The National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting has released a weather trend forecast for October 2024.
The reporter had an interview with Mr. Nguyen Duc Hoa - Deputy Head of Climate Forecast Division, National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting - about the most notable weather features during the above period.
Sir, what is the forecast for the cold air in October, how strong will it be?
- The average temperature across the country in October is generally 0.5 - 1 degree Celsius higher than the average of many years in the same period, especially in the Northern region, it is generally approximately the same as the average of many years in the same period.
During the forecast period, cold air continues to increase in frequency and intensity. The early season cold air has average intensity, so it can only cause cold weather at night and in the morning in the plains.
What is the forecast for the rain trend in October, sir? Will the North still experience heavy rains like the recent period?
- Nationwide, total rainfall in October is generally at the same level as the average of many years; in the Central region, total rainfall is generally 10 - 30% higher than the average of many years in the same period.
The Central region in October is likely to experience widespread heavy rains. In addition, thunderstorms across the country may be accompanied by tornadoes, lightning, hail and strong gusts of wind.
In the North, in October, due to the impact of cold air, rain still appears, with the possibility of heavy rain and thunderstorms due to the conflict between hot and cold air masses. However, rain caused by cold air usually does not last long.
The last months of 2024 are the warning period for many storms. What is the forecast for storms/tropical depressions in October, sir?
- In October 2024, storms and tropical depressions in the East Sea and affecting Vietnam's mainland are likely to be at a level close to or higher than the average of many years in the same period. According to the average of many years, in October, there were 2 storms in the East Sea, 0.8 of which made landfall in Vietnam.
Dangerous weather phenomena such as storms, cold air, thunderstorms, and tornadoes at sea can cause strong winds and large waves affecting activities in the East Sea area.
Thank you very much!
The meteorological agency 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.
