The temperature in the region is forecasted to drop to 9-12 degrees Celsius in lowland provinces and 6-9 degrees Celsius in mountainous areas at night.

The National Hydrometeorological Forecasting Centre warned that many mountainous areas could see temperatures plunge to below 3 degrees Celsius, with frost and snowfall at higher altitudes.

The severe cold will last through January 18 in the northern region, with the highest temperature during daytime hovering around 14-16 degrees Celsius. Fog and high humidity might bring the 'real-feel' temperature even lower.

From January 19 to January 23 (the 28th day of the twelfth month of the lunar year to the 2nd day of the first month of the new lunar year), the northern region will experience rain in some places accompanied by light fog. Air pollution may increase due to the weakening cold spell.

The northern region is expected to celebrate the Lunar New Year festival in cold weather, with the highest temperatures at 17-22 degrees Celsius.

Another cold spell is expected to hit the region from January 24-26, dropping the temperature further.

North-central provinces will also experience cold weather from the night of January 16, with temperatures falling to 11-14 degrees Celsius.

Meanwhile, more rain is expected in the central coastal area from Da Nang to Binh Thuan between January 16 and 23. The temperature is forecast to range from 20 to 28 degrees Celsius.

The Central Highlands region will enjoy sunny weather from January 16 to 23, with the highest temperature of 27-30 degrees Celsius and the lowest of 17-21 degrees Celsius.

Southern provinces will see the highest temperature of 29-32 degrees and the lowest of 22-26 degrees Celsius. HCM City and neighbouring provinces and cities are less likely to experience unseasonal rain during the Tet holiday. 

Source: Vietnam News