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Northern region to get colder from February 8

The northern region and north-central province of Thanh Hoa will experience a chill from February 8 night due to an enhanced cold spell, according to the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.
Northern region to get colder from February 8 ảnh 1People ride scooters in cold weather (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – The northern region and north-central province of Thanh Hoa will experience a chill from February8 night due to an enhanced cold spell, according to the National Centre forHydro-Meteorological Forecasting.

The mercury will drop to 11-14 degrees Celsius and even below 5 in high mountains.
Rains and showers are expected in the northern and north-central regions on February 8-9.
Elderly are advised to stay indoor to avoid risks ofstroke and residents of mountainous regions refrain from engaging in outdooractivities and burning coal in closed rooms for heat.
Measures need to be taken to protect and keep crops, cattleand aquatic farms warm, especially in mountainous localities.
From February 8 afternoon, the northern part of the EastSea, including the waters around the Hoang Sa (Paracel) archipelago, isexpected to see strong northeasterly wind and rough sea./.
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