Vietnam to brace for more rain, thunderstorms till next week

Several places in northern Vietnam could see moderate to heavy downpours with average rainfall of 20-40mm from Friday evening to Saturday, according to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorology Forecasting.

The similar unfavorable weather conditions are forecast in the central, Central Highlands, and southern regions, the center said and added that rain will likely hit these areas mostly in the afternoon and evening.

Heavy rain could result in flooding in low-lying areas and flash floods, landslides in mountainous regions.

Tornadoes, lightning, and powerful wind gusts may happen during rainstorms.

Throughout this Saturday, the northern part of the East Sea is expected to experience heavy rains and thunderstorms.

Rains, accompanied by tornadoes and wind gusts, could also hit the Gulf of Tonkin, the waters from central Binh Thuan province to southern Ca Mau province.

All fishing vessels operating in these areas are likely to be affected by tornadoes and strong wind gusts, the national weather center warned.

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