According to the meteorological agency, a strong cold air wave is and will deeply affect the North and North Central regions in the coming days, causing temperatures to drop deeply on a large scale, especially in high mountainous areas.
The "cold centers" of this cold spell are identified as concentrated in Lang Son, Cao Bang, Lao Cai and Son La.
Accordingly, due to the impact of the Northeast monsoon combined with the high mountain terrain, many areas above an altitude of 1,500m are at risk of prolonged severe cold, even frost and frost.
In which, Mau Son (Lang Son) is forecast to continue to be in the group of coldest places in the North, with the lowest temperature commonly 3-6°C, sometimes lower at night if the sky is clear and the wind is weak.
Also according to Cao Bang Hydrometeorological Station, on the night of January 20 and January 21, the weather throughout the province will be cloudy, with rain and showers in many places, very cold, with severe cold in some places.
From January 22-24, Cao Bang will continue to be severely cold and harmful, in which on January 22 rain is still common, the following days will be drier but the lowest temperature is only 8-10 degrees Celsius.
In Lao Cai, from the night of January 20, the weather turned bad, with rain and light rain all over, the temperature decreased by 7-9 degrees Celsius compared to previous days. From January 22-24, this locality entered a deep cold spell, with severe cold occurring on a large scale in mountainous areas.
In particular, areas over 2,600m need to be highly vigilant against frost and frost.
In Sa Pa, the lowest temperature may drop to 5-7 degrees Celsius, while the lowlands of Lao Cai are commonly 12-14 degrees Celsius, and the highlands 8-10 degrees Celsius.
In Son La, from the night of January 20-23.1, strongly intensified cold air combined with high-altitude West winds causing scattered rain, from January 22-23.1 it will be cold, with severe cold in some places, severe cold in high mountainous areas, beware of frost and frost. Northeast wind level 2-3.
Before the severe cold spell, which is assessed to be strong, functional agencies advise people not to graze livestock when the outdoor temperature is below 12 degrees Celsius.
Covering closed barns, storing feed, supplementing micronutrients for livestock. Covering with nylon for seedlings and young plants; monitoring pests and diseases in agricultural production.
People in high mountainous areas should limit going out at night and early morning, keeping warm for the elderly and young children.
With the current developments, Mau Son, Fansipan, Sa Pa and the high mountainous areas of Cao Bang, Son La, Lang Son, Lao Cai continue to be identified as the coldest places in this cold air wave, and need to be closely monitored to proactively prevent risks due to extreme weather.
