On January 24, the latest update from the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting said that the lowest temperatures today in the Northern and North Central regions have decreased compared to yesterday.

Specifically, in Mau Son (Lang Son), the temperature was only -2.9 degrees and ice covered the mountain tops. In addition, some mountainous areas in the North also hovered around 1-3 degrees such as Tam Dao (Vinh Phuc) 1.5 degrees; Dong Van (Ha Giang) 1.6 degrees; Sa Pa (Lao Cai) 2.6 degrees; Trung Khanh (Cao Bang) 3.1 degrees; Moc Chau (Son La) 3.2 degrees;...

Provinces and cities in the delta region are also immersed in cold weather when the lowest temperature in many places does not exceed 10 degrees. Typically, Hanoi is only around 9 degrees, some places are 8.5-8.6 degrees (on January 23, it was 9.9 degrees); or Hai Phong, Quang Ninh, Hai Duong, Hung Yen, Nam Dinh, Thai Binh, Ha Nam are also around 8-9 degrees. Thanh Hoa, Nghe An, Ha Tinh provinces fluctuate from 9-11 degrees.

Meteorological experts say this temperature has dropped to its lowest since the beginning of winter 2023-2024.

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Many places in the northern mountainous region have seen dense frost. Photo of frost on Mau Son peak on January 23 (CTV)

During the day and tonight, strong cold air continues to cause severe cold in the entire Northern region, Thanh Hoa and Nghe An; severe cold in Ha Tinh and Thua Thien Hue; cold in the Central Central region, with some places in the North experiencing severe cold.

The meteorological agency said that the widespread cold spell in the North and North Central regions could last until around January 28; snow and ice are still possible in mountainous areas.

According to Dr. Hoang Phuc Lam - Deputy Director of the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, with the current severe cold, it is forecasted that after January 30, daytime temperatures will increase above 20 degrees.

Dr. Lam also said that from now until January 28, the temperature during both day and night will be low, with very few sunny moments.

Particularly from January 26, when the weather changes from very cold to very cold, the temperature at night and early morning is likely to be above 10 degrees; from January 28 it can be above 13 degrees and from January 30-31 it can be above 15 degrees.

In addition, during the day and tonight, the area from Ha Tinh to Khanh Hoa will have rain, showers, locally heavy rain and thunderstorms. During thunderstorms, there is a possibility of tornadoes, lightning, hail and strong gusts of wind. Strong winds and large waves at sea are likely to affect the operation of ships and other activities.

On January 23, the Prime Minister also signed and issued an official dispatch to 31 provinces, cities and relevant ministries and branches on proactively preventing and combating prolonged cold weather.

Temperature at 6am on January 24, Mau Son broke the record with minus 2.5 degrees, Hanoi 9.2 degrees

Temperature at 6am on January 24, Mau Son broke the record with minus 2.5 degrees, Hanoi 9.2 degrees

The entire North and Thanh Hoa and Nghe An continue to be immersed in the bitter cold. The temperature at 6am on January 24 in many places was still below 10 degrees, with Mau Son breaking the record with minus 2.5 degrees, and Hanoi at 9.2 degrees.
How long will the record cold weather in the North last since the beginning of winter?

How long will the record cold weather in the North last since the beginning of winter?

The widespread cold spell in the North is likely to last until January 26, then remain severe until January 28. Frost and snow continue to occur in mountainous areas.
Image of ice covering Mau Son peak in cold wind

Image of ice covering Mau Son peak in cold wind

The cold, windy and rainy weather has covered Mau Son peak (Loc Binh district, Lang Son) with a layer of white ice. Many people are excited to come here to admire it.