People keep themselft warm by fire

According to the National Center for Meteorological and Hydrological Forecasting, the increasing cold air makes the temperature in the North continue to decrease deeply.

On January 18, the Northern Delta area turned to rain and cold with the lowest temperature of 8-10 degrees Celsius. Low mountains were popular 4-7 degrees C. The area from Ha Tinh to Khanh Hoa appeared showers. .

The impact of increasing cold air makes the temperature of the mountainous provinces continue to drop, fluctuating at 4-7 degrees Celsius. The lowest temperature was recorded early on January 18, in Sa Pa (Lao Cai). ) is 7 degrees Celsius.

Meteorological experts warned of the risk of snowfall in the high mountains of Lao Cai and Lai Chau. At the same time, the recorded temperature in Mau Son (Lang Son) was 9.2 degrees Celsius, an increase from the previous day but not significantly.

Some other mountainous areas also have very low temperatures including: Pha Din (Dien Bien) 9.4 degrees C, Tam Dao (Vinh Phuc) 12 degrees C, Dong Van (Ha Giang) 7.3 degrees C .. The capital Hanoi to the North Central region is around 16.7 degrees Celsius.

The Central Coast region is also markedly influenced by intense cold air. When the cold air intensifies, the provinces from Ha Tinh to Thua Thien-Hue can record the lowest temperature of 9-12 degrees Celsius.

Provinces and cities from Da Nang to Quang Ngai become cold, the common low temperature is 15-18 degrees Celsius.

The Central Highlands and the South have a marked reduction in heat at night. The Central Highlands area will be cold at night and in the morning, while Ho Chi Minh City and neighboring provinces will maintain the temperature 23-27 degrees Celsius, cold nights.

Commenting on the weather in the coming time, the meteorological agency said that in January and February, the Northern region and the provinces from Thanh Hoa to Thua Thien-Hue had average monthly temperatures lower than 0.5- 1 degree C compared with the same period for many years.

The damaging cold spells in this period are likely to last 3-5 days and remain longer in the mountainous areas of the North of Vietnam.

To cope with severe and damaging colds in the North, experts recommend localities to delay school or give students a break when the whole area's temperature drops to a low threshold, especially in mountainous areas.

People in mountainous areas continue to apply measures to shield and strengthen barns, actively check the health of cattle, add salt and refined food in the diet.

People also need to consider the possibility of going out to the field, not doing when the temperature is below 10 degrees Celsius, going to work later, leaving earlier.

To ensure safety, the Traffic Police Department (Ministry of Public Security) recommends that people in traffic must move in bad weather, fog obscures the view, the driver should turn on all lights. lighting, reduce speed, pay attention to observe. When going up and down a hill, the driver should go slowly, with low gear.

In particular, if there is a freeze on the road, the driver must immediately suspend traffic, wait until thaw to continue moving because the tire system in Vietnam is not suitable for moving on the surface. the road is frozen.

In addition, this agency also recommends that the driver of the vehicle absolutely obey the instructions and commands of the traffic police on the road.

Day and night forecast January 18: In the Northwest, there are small rains in some places, in the afternoon, it reduces clouds and sun. Sun cold weather damage. In high mountainous areas, there is a possibility of frost and snow. Lowest temperature 8-11 degrees C, some places below 5 degrees C, high mountains some places below 0 degrees C. The highest temperature 15-18 degrees C, some places over 19 degrees C.

In the North East and Hanoi Capital, there are small rains in some places, in the afternoon, it reduces clouds and sun. Northeast wind level 3-4, coastal area level 5. It is very cold, damaging cold. In high mountainous areas, there is a possibility of frost and snow. Lowest temperature 8-11 degrees C, mountainous areas 4-7 degrees C, high mountains some places below 0 degrees C. The highest temperature 15-18 degrees C, some places over 18 degrees C.

Provinces from Thanh Hoa to Thua Thien-Hue in the North have some rain; The south has rain and showers. North to Northwest winds are level 3-4, coastal areas level 5, some places are level 6. It is cold, the North is cold, damaging cold. The lowest temperature is 10-13 degrees C, the south is 13-16 degrees C. The highest temperature is 15-18 degrees C, some places are over 18 degrees C.

Provinces and cities from Da Nang to Binh Thuan, the South have showers and thunderstorms in some places. Northeast wind level 3-4; coastal areas level 5, level 6, the north is cold. The lowest temperature is 15-18 degrees Celsius, the South 18-21 degrees C. The highest temperature is 20-23 degrees C, the South 23-26 degrees C, some places are over 27 degrees C.

The Central Highlands region has rains in some places. Northeast wind level 3. The night and morning are cold. Lowest temperature 13-16 degrees C, some places below 12 degrees C. Highest temperature 21-24 degrees C, some places over 24 degrees C.

The South has a sunny day and a rainy night. Northeast wind level 3. It is cold at night and early morning. The lowest temperature is 19-22 degrees Celsius, some areas in the East are below 19 degrees C. The highest temperature is 28-31 degrees Celsius.

At sea, coastal areas level 5, level 6, in the Gulf of Tonkin, Central and Southern waters have strong Northeast winds of 6-7, shock level 9, strong seas; sea ​​waves 3-5m high.

The North East Sea area (including the waters of the Paracel archipelago), between the East Sea and the western sea area of ​​the South China Sea (including the waters west of the Spratly archipelago), has strong northeastern winds at level 7 , sometimes level 8, 10, sea waves from 4-6m.