Strong cold front to hit northern and central Vietnam
A strong cold spell is forecast to enter Vietnam on December 25, bringing showers and low temperatures across the northern and central regions, according to the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.
Drivers in winter clothes cross Long Bien Bridge in downtown Hanoi. (Photo: VNA)The regions will be struck by rain and thunderstorms, with whirlwinds, lightning, hail and strong winds expected in some locations.
Northern and north-central Vietnam will start experiencing biting cold weather between December 26 and 28.
The northern and central regions will be struck by rain and thunderstorm. (Photo: VNA) Northeastern monsoon winds of level 6 – 7 will hit the Gulf of Tonkin and the waters from Quang Tri to Ca Mau from December 25 – 26, with gusts reaching level 9, bringing high waves of 2 – 4 metres./.
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