According to Mai Van Khiem, director of the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, the El Nino phenomenon would continue until the end of 2023 and even the first half of next year.

From now to September, the northern and central regions of Vietnam would continue to face hot weather. The peak time would be from July to August.

The rainfall from now to the year-end would be lower than the average level of many previous years.

This year, the East Sea has been predicted to see between 11-13 storms, including 5-7 that would hit Vietnam. Most of the storms would happen between August and October.

The flooding in the north would mainly occur between July and September.

The Mekong Delta region would struggle with drought and salt intrusion late this year and early next year.

Five high tides would ravage the southeastern region between June and September this year.

Source: Dtinews