The northern region of Vietnam has been forecasted to experience the first strong cold snap this year.
The northern region of Vietnam will experience a strong cold snap from December 1-3.
According to the National Centre for Hydro-meteorological Forecasting, the northern region would face a widespread strong cold spell with the lowest temperatures of between 15-17 degrees centigrade from December 1-3. Mountainous areas would see the lowest temperatures of between 13-15 degrees centigrade.
The cold spell, which is triggered by a tropical depression, will also cause widespread heavy rains on the two days of November 29-30 in the region.
The tropical depression will also affect the central and central highlands regions with heavy rains and strong winds. Flood warnings for low-land areas have been issued while warnings of flash floods and landslides have been highlighted for mountainous localities.
More cold spells will hit the northern region in December with the most severe cold weather falling between December and February, the centre forecasts.
