Vietnam weather: Cold air mass brings heavy rain and flood risks

cold air mass heavy rainfall flash floods landslides weather warning

A strong cold air mass is impacting Northern and Central Vietnam, bringing significant weather changes. In the North, including Hanoi, temperatures are dropping, with high mountainous regions potentially reaching 14-17 degrees Celsius. The weather in the North is shifting toward cooler, rainy conditions.

Central Vietnam is facing heavy rainfall, with significant precipitation expected from Quang Tri to Da Nang and eastern Quang Ngai. Rainfall amounts are forecast to be between 50-100mm, with some local areas exceeding 200mm. This heavy rain period is expected to persist until October 10 or 11. The National Steering Committee for Civil Defense has instructed five central provinces to prepare for potential flooding, landslides, and flash floods.

In Ho Chi Minh City, meteorologists warn of moderate to heavy rain, with some areas receiving over 150mm. Additionally, there is a risk of flash floods and landslides on steep slopes across various mountainous regions due to saturated soil levels. Maritime warnings include strong northeast winds in the Gulf of Tonkin and the northern East Sea, with gusts reaching levels 8-9.

Entities

Da Nang · Dong Nai River · Hanoi · Ho Chi Minh City · Hoang Sa · Hue · National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting · National Civil Defense Steering Committee · National Steering Committee for Civil Defense · Thanh Hóa · Vietnam

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 16 SOURCES] Northern Vietnam will experience rain, moderate rain, and thunderstorms from October 4 to the morning of October 5. baoquocte.vn
[● 12 SOURCES] Minimum temperatures in Northern Vietnam and Thanh Hoa will range from 19–22 degrees Celsius, with high mountains reaching 14–17 degrees Celsius.
[● 14 SOURCES] The cold air mass will spread to other parts of Northern Vietnam and the region from Thanh Hoa to Hue. baoquocte.vn
[● 16 SOURCES] A cold air mass is moving south and will affect Northeast Vietnam starting the evening of October 4. baoquocte.vn
[● 14 SOURCES] The region from Thanh Hoa to Hue will see moderate rain and thunderstorms from the night of October 4 to October 6. baoquocte.vn
[● 11 SOURCES] In the Gulf of Tonkin, winds will reach levels 6-7, with gusts of level 8-9, and waves between 2-3 meters starting the morning of October 5.
[○ 1 SOURCE] The National Civil Defense Steering Committee issued Document No. 55/BCĐ-BNNMT requesting provinces to prepare for extreme weather.
[● 15 SOURCES] Extreme weather risks include whirlwinds, lightning, hail, and strong wind gusts. baoquocte.vn
[● 3 SOURCES] Southern Vietnam and Lam Dong province will experience showers and thunderstorms, primarily in the afternoon and evening. cafef.vn
[● 3 SOURCES] Heavy rain is expected in the Thanh Hoa to Hue region, with some areas exceeding 150mm. cafef.vn
[● 6 SOURCES] Temperatures in the Northern mountainous regions may drop to 14-17 degrees Celsius. baophutho.vn · doanhnghiephoinhap.vn · giaoducthoidai.vn · nhandan.vn
[● 7 SOURCES] There is a risk of flash floods, landslides, and severe thunderstorms. cafef.vn · baogialai.com.vn · baolaocai.vn · giaoducthoidai.vn · nhandan.vn