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Northern, north central regions gripped in biting cold

A strong cold spell engulfed the entire northern Vietnam on January 8 and expanded to the north central and central regions, causing medium to heavy rains in several areas, according to the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.
Northern, north central regions gripped in biting cold ảnh 1Illustrative photo. (Source: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – A strong cold spell engulfed theentire northern Vietnam on January 8 and expanded to the north central andcentral regions, causing medium to heavy rains in several areas, according tothe National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.

The northern and north central regions are in the grip ofbiting cold, with the hardest hit being the northern mountainous provinces ofLao Cai, Tuyen Quang, Ha Giang, Cao Bang and Bac Can where the mercury drops toaround 7 – 10 degrees Celsius at the lowest and even hits below zero inmountainous areas. Frost and sleet are expected in some locations.

The cold wave lowers temperatures to 13 – 17 degreeCelsius in central provinces from Quang Binh to Quang Ngai while the CentralHighlands region also experiences cold weather.

In response to the cold conditions, weather forecastcentres are asked to increase daily weather updates and reports, particularlythose in ethnic languages for ethnic minorities living in remote andmountainous regions, and provides advice to help people working outdoorsprotect themselves from cold-weather hazards.

Local authorities are urged to inform tourists on ice orfrost-prone areas. Special warnings must be issued for tourists at at-riskareas.

Meanwhile, schools are advised to cancel classes andoutdoor activities./.
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