Cold wave weakens in north, salt intrusion increases in south
The intensity of cold waves is forecast to decline gradually in March so northern areas are likely to see light fog, rain, and scattered light rain, mainly at night and early morning, according to the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.
Hanoi (VNA) - The intensity of cold waves is forecast to decline graduallyin March so northern areas are likely to see light fog, rain, and scattered lightrain, mainly at night and early morning,according to the National Centre for Hydro-MeteorologicalForecasting.
The temperatures in the north region from March 11-20 areexpected to be higher than the many-year average by 0.5 degrees Celcius.
Saltwater is likely to intrude upstream of the Mekong River at the highest-level from March 1-5, and between March 14-19. (Photo: VNA)
Meanwhile, hot days are predicted to occur inthe southern region, especiallyin the second half of March.
MJO (Madden-Julian Oscillation) - thedominant mode of intra-seasonal variability inthe tropical troposphere, has the potential to contribute to anincrease of local rainfall and showers in southern coastal areas in the first10 days of the month, the centre said.
Notably, saltwater is likely to intrude upstream of the MekongRiver at the highest-level from March 1-5, and between March 14-19.
Localities in the southernꦉ region are advisedto keep updated on hydro-meteorological forecasts, and take proactive measures to cope saline intrusion./.
A cold wave which hit the northern region on January 28 has lowered temperatures in the northern and northern central localities down to around 10 degrees Celsius. The cold snap is expected to last for the next 10 days.
A strong cold wave is forecast to affect the northern mountainous areas in the evening of January 28, bringing rain across the northern region and the north central province of Thanh Hoa until the next day.
An enhanced cold air will affect the north and central regions on January 31, causing light rain in the former and showers and thunderstorms in the latter.
A new cold spell caused temperatures to further decline in early morning and night in the northern region on February 24, the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting said.
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Saltwater is likely to intrude upstream of the Mekong River at the highest-level from March 1-5, and between March 14-19. (Photo: VNA) 
