The Vietnam National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting said that early this morning (February 24), cold air has affected the entire Northwest and North of the Central Central region. In the Gulf of Tonkin, there are strong northeast winds of level 6, gusting to level 8.
In the North, it is very cold, in mountainous areas it is very cold; in the North Central region, it is cold, in the North, it is very cold. The lowest temperature in this cold air mass in the North is generally from 11-14 degrees, in high mountainous areas it is below 7 degrees; in the North Central region, it is generally 13-16 degrees.
There will be rain and light rain in the Hanoi area. Severe cold. The lowest temperature in this cold air mass is generally 12-14 degrees.
Hong Kong (China): Temperature drops further than forecast
Hong Kong (China) is experiencing the strongest cold spell since the beginning of the year when Hong Kong Observatory (HKO) officially issued a cold weather warning on the evening of February 24.
According to the updated weather forecast, the temperature in urban areas on the morning of February 24 dropped to about 12 degrees Celsius, lower than the previous forecast. In particular, Tan Gioi will be colder, with temperatures possibly dropping below 10 degrees Celsius.
The main cause of this cold spell is the strengthening of the northeast monsoon, which brings cold air to the area. Although during the day, the weather will be clear and dry, the highest temperature will only reach about 17 degrees. Experts warn that the north to northeast winds will gradually strengthen, making the air colder.
Israel: snow chance in Jerusalem
In Israel, a strong cold front called Coral is at its peak, bringing the opportunity for snowfall in Jerusalem. Temperature will drop sharply, cold weather will shift from the North to the Negev region in the South.
Jerusalem residents are waiting for snow, although the snowfall is not expected to be as large as previous historical cold spells.
Egypt: Cold air covers the whole country
Egypt could not escape the effects of this major cold spell. Temperatures in Cairo, northern Egypt and the northern coast are all dropping sharply, bringing rare cold days.
Cairo and the Nile: Highest temperature: 16-17 degrees. Lowest temperature: 9-10 degrees.
North Coast (Alexandria, Port Said): Highest temperature: 15-17 degrees. Lowest temperature: 10 degrees.
In addition to the cold weather, Egypt also faces rough seas, as waves in the Mediterranean and Red Sea can be 2-3 meters high, accompanied by strong gusts of wind of 40-60 km/h.
Iraq: The most severe cold air in 30 years
Iraq is suffering one of its strongest cold spells in 30 years, with temperatures dropping below 0 degrees Celsius in many areas.
According to meteorologist Ali Al-Jaber Al-Ziyadi, February 24 is the coldest day with temperatures dropping by 6 degrees compared to February 23.
At night in the North and West, below 0 degrees Celsius, it may freeze.
Compared to the historic cold spell in February 1992, Al-Ziyadi assessed this as the most serious cold spell in decades, possibly lasting for many days. He also recommended that the government should temporarily suspend primary schools to protect students from harsh weather.
The Saudi Arabian National Meteorological Center (NCM) has also warned of a severe cold affecting many areas starting on February 24. Temperature ranges from 0 to 2 degrees.
