Heavy rain continues in many regions across the country

Thunderstorms are forecasted to occur in most areas of the country from now until July 25. Experts warn of the risk of flash floods and landslides, while thunderstorms may include tornadoes, lightning, hail and strong gusts of wind.

According to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, on July 19, the Central Highlands and the South had moderate rain and thunderstorms, with some heavy rain in some areas.

It is forecasted that from the night of July 19 to July 21, the Central Highlands and the South will have moderate rain, heavy rain and thunderstorms, locally very heavy rain with common rainfall of 60 - 120 mm, some places over 170 mm (heavy rain concentrated in the afternoon and night).

In addition, from the evening of July 19 and the morning of July 20, in the Northern and North Central regions, there will be rain, moderate rain, heavy rain to very heavy rain and thunderstorms with rainfall of 20 - 50 mm, in some places over 100 mm.

It is forecasted that many regions across the country will have prolonged thunderstorms in the next few days. Photo: VNA

From the evening of July 19 to 20, the Central and South Central regions will have scattered showers and thunderstorms with rainfall of 15 - 30 mm, some places over 50 mm (thunderstorms concentrated in the late afternoon and evening).

Warning, heavy rain in the Central Highlands and Southern regions is likely to continue for many days to come.

Experts warn of the risk of flash floods and landslides in mountainous areas and flooding in low-lying areas. Beware of heavy rain in a short period of time causing flooding in urban areas. During thunderstorms, there is a possibility of tornadoes, lightning, hail and strong gusts of wind.

It is forecasted that the North and North Central regions will have scattered showers and thunderstorms from July 23 to 25, with some areas having moderate to heavy rain.

Central and South Central regions from the night of July 21 to 25 will have scattered showers and thunderstorms, locally with moderate to heavy rain.

In the Central Highlands and the South, there will be moderate rain, heavy rain and scattered thunderstorms in the afternoon and at night, with very heavy rain in some places.

Thunderstorms may produce tornadoes, lightning, hail and strong winds.

According to VNA/Tin Tuc Newspaper

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