Weather pattern forecast for the next 24-48 hours, the intertropical convergence zone has its axis through the Northern and North Central regions, connected to a tropical depression moving westward.
Southwest monsoon operates with moderate to strong intensity. Subtropical high pressure, northern branch, encroaching westward. Upper-level wind convergence operates better in the Southern region.
Weather pattern forecast for the next 3-10 days, the intertropical convergence zone with its axis through the North and North Central regions is active, from August 22 weakening gradually and is likely to strengthen again around August 25-26. The Southwest monsoon continues to operate with moderate to strong intensity.
Above, the subtropical high pressure operates stably and then weakens, then is likely to encroach westward again around August 24-25. Upper-level wind convergence continues to be maintained over the Southern region.
Therefore, in the South, rain will mainly concentrate in the afternoon and evening; especially in the Mekong Delta region, rain may appear in the morning. On August 19, rain is forecast to occur in many places.
Rainstorms accompanied by tornadoes, lightning, hail and strong gusts of wind can affect agricultural production, causing trees to fall, damaged houses, traffic works, and infrastructure. Heavy rain causes flooding, traffic jams, affecting production, traffic, living and crops.
