This year's April 30 - May 1 holiday lasts 5 days, from Wednesday (April 30) to Sunday (May 4). This is the ideal time for people to travel, return to their hometown or participate in community events.
Mr. Nguyen Huu Thanh - Deputy Head of Weather Forecast Department, National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting - updated weather trends across the country from now until the end of the holiday.
Sir, the weather in the North is gradually cooling due to the impact of showers and thunderstorms to cool down. Before the official holiday begins, will the weather change or not?
- From now until April 29, the weather across the country will differentiate by region.
The Northern region from April 26 to April 27 will have scattered showers and thunderstorms. From the evening and night of April 27 to 28, the rain will increase, with some places having moderate rain, locally heavy rain and scattered thunderstorms. Rain will be concentrated in the late afternoon and night, beware of tornadoes, hail and strong gusts of wind. The highest temperature ranges from 27 - 30 degrees Celsius.
The Central region will have sunny days, showers and thunderstorms in some places in the late afternoon and night. In the North Central region, from the night of April 27 to 29, there is a possibility of scattered showers and thunderstorms. The highest temperature is generally around 30 - 33 degrees Celsius in the north, 32 - 35 degrees Celsius in the south, some places above 35 degrees Celsius.
The Central Highlands and the South will have sunny days, some places will have hot weather; showers and thunderstorms in some places in the late afternoon and night. On the evening of April 26, there is a possibility of scattered showers and thunderstorms with a probability of 60 - 70%.
So how will the weather develop nationwide during the 5 holidays from April 30 to May 4, sir? Will thunderstorms continue in the North throughout the holiday?
- This year's holiday, the weather in general has some notable points. The Northern and North Central regions in the first two days of April 30 - May 1 are likely to experience showers and thunderstorms, cool and pleasant weather. From May 2, the rain will gradually decrease, the day will be sunny, and there will be no signs of heat.
The Central Central and South Central regions have little rain, with the possibility of localized heat waves.
The Central Highlands and the South will have sunny days, some places will be hot; in the late afternoon and evening, there is a high possibility of showers and thunderstorms.
This holiday also coincides with the time of high tides in the South. Can you tell me more clearly?
- From April 28 to May 1, the southern coast will experience a high tide.
Although the tide level is not too high, the peak tide in Phu An and Nha Be is likely to be approximately equal to or exceed alert level 1 (about 140-145cm).
Some roads and low-lying areas in Nha Be district, district 7, district 8 (HCMC); some areas in Can Tho and Vinh Long, especially if there is rain coinciding with the high tide, can be partially flooded.
With such weather developments, what recommendations do you have for people and outdoor event organizers?
- The event organizers need to develop a plan to respond to rain, strong winds, hot sunshine or flooding due to high tides such as setting up a solid tent and carefully covering equipment. In addition, it is necessary to ensure that rescue, medical, and fire prevention and fighting vehicles are always ready to respond to situations arising from the weather.
People participating in the event should proactively bring umbrellas, raincoats, drinking water, and limit outdoor activities when the weather is too hot.
Note, the harsh heat (over 37 degrees Celsius) can easily cause heatstroke and heatstroke; meanwhile, thunderstorms can cause slippery conditions, disrupting outdoor activities.
The most important thing is that people should closely monitor weather forecasts to proactively adjust their travel and entertainment plans during the holidays.
Sincerely thank you!
