Cold spell hit northeastern, north-central regions

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A cold spell has reached northeastern provinces and some areas in north-central provinces since April 7 morning, making the temperature drop to 18-21 degrees Celsius, according to the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.

Some northern mountainous areas can see temperature of under 17 degrees Celsius at the weekend.

The northern region is forecast to have rains, scattered showers and thunderstorms from April 8 to 9.

Scattered showers are expected to appear in north-central provinces from April 7 to 9 (Photo: Hanoimoi.com.vn)

From April 7 to 9, the north-central provinces from Thanh Hoa to Thua Thien - Hue are predicted to see scattered showers, thunderstorms, moderate rains, heavy rains, and strong wind.

Thunderstorms accompanied by the whirlwind, lightning, hail, and strong wind can affect agricultural production, break trees, damage houses, traffic works, and infrastructure, according to the centre.

VNA