Increase in intense heatwaves forecasted for this year in Southern Vietnam
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March 22
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Mr. Hoàng Phúc Lâm, Deputy Director of the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, provides insights into the 2024 weather trends. He forecasts
According to Mr. Lâm, early heatwaves have struck the Northwest and Central regions. He predicts that by the second half of March, heatwaves will emerge in the Northwest and the western mountainous areas of the North Central region.
In the region from Thanh Hóa to Thừa Thiên Huế, intense heatwaves are expected from April to August, peaking in June and July. From Đà Nẵng to Khánh Hòa, they're expected from May to August, peaking in July. Meanwhile, in the South, the peak will be in March-April, possibly extending into early May.
"The number of heatwaves this year is likely to be higher and more severe compared to the multi-year average," Mr. Lâm stated. He forecasts that the average temperature nationwide in April and May 2024 will be generally 1-2 degrees Celsius higher than the multi-year average, with some areas experiencing even higher temperatures. In June 2024, temperatures are expected to be 0.5-1.5 degrees Celsius higher.
Mr. Hoàng Đức Cường, Deputy Director General of the General Department of Meteorology and Hydrology, notes that since the beginning of 2024, there have been
Long-lasting heatwaves in the Southern region and increased saltwater intrusion in the Mekong Delta have significantly impacted livelihoods and agricultural production.
Experts in the field of meteorology have unanimously agreed: 2024 will continue to be a year marked by numerous extreme and abnormal weather phenomena.
What is one of the forecasts for the weather trend in 2024?
Decrease in heatwaves compared to previous years.
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Delayed onset of the rainy season in the South.
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Shorter and milder summer temperatures.
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According to Mr. Lâm, where are heatwaves expected to emerge by the second half of March?
What does Mr. Hoàng Đức Cường mention about the weather at the beginning of 2024?
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