Heavy rain forecast to hit Hai Duong from May 22 evening

A compressed trough moving across the Northern region, combined with aloft wind convergence, may result in widespread heavy rain in Hai Duong province from the night of May 22 through May 24, forecast the provincial Hydrometeorological Station.

Rainfall across the province is predicted to range between 50 - 80 mm, with some locations possibly reaching up to 100 mm. Thunderstorms, whirlwinds, lightning, and gusts of wind are likely to accompany the rain.

Although the peak of the rainy and storm season has not yet begun, the Northern region, including Hai Duong, has already experienced several hazardous weather phenomena since early May, such as thunderstorms, whirlwinds, lightning, and hail. In Hai Duong, some thundershowers brought rainfall between 30 - 50 mm, with certain areas exceeding 50 mm.

This year, due to the influence of a neutral ENSO (El Niño–Southern Oscillation) pattern combined with the effects of climate change, extreme localized showers, with intensities exceeding 100 mm per hour, are likely to continue occurring frequently during the rainy season.

Forecasts suggest that from mid-May onward, the Northern region, including Hai Duong, will face multiple episodes of moderate to heavy rain and thunderstorms, with some areas experiencing downpours. Rainfall is expected to commonly range from 40 - 70 mm, even over 150 mm in some areas.

Experts warn that during periods of rain accompanied by thunderstorms, whirlwinds, and lightning, residents should suspend outdoor activities, seek safe shelter, and avoid large trees and structures such as tin-roofed overhangs.

TM