The National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting has released the weather forecast for October 9, indicating that Hanoi will experience scattered rain and thunderstorms, with some areas likely to see heavy rain. Meanwhile, Ho Chi Minh City is also expected to have rain, including moderate showers and thunderstorms.

In the northern region, light rain is forecasted in several areas, while the plains and midlands can expect scattered rain and thunderstorms, with some places experiencing heavy rainfall. From Ha Tinh to Hue, heavy to very heavy rain is anticipated, along with thunderstorms.

In the southern region, rain, moderate showers, and thunderstorms are expected, particularly in the afternoon and evening. The forecast for specific regions is as follows:

Hanoi

• Minimum temperature: 22-24°C
• Maximum temperature: 29-31°C
• Cloudy with scattered rain and thunderstorms expected in the afternoon; possible heavy rain in some areas.
• North-east wind at level 2-3. It will be cool at night and in the early morning.

Northwest Region

• Minimum temperature: 18-21°C, with some areas below 18°C.
• Maximum temperature: 28-31°C.
• Cloudy, no rain at night; sunny during the day.

Northeast Region

• Minimum temperature: 20-23°C, with some mountainous areas below 20°C.
• Maximum temperature: 28-31°C, with some areas above 31°C.
• Cloudy with scattered rain and thunderstorms expected.

Thanh Hoa to Hue

• Minimum temperature: 21-24°C, with some areas below 21°C.
• Maximum temperature: 25-28°C.
• Cloudy with scattered rain and thunderstorms, particularly in the southern areas.

Central Coast Region

• Minimum temperature: 24-27°C, with some areas below 24°C.
• Maximum temperature: 26-31°C.
• Cloudy with heavy rain expected in Da Nang and surrounding areas.

Central Highlands

• Minimum temperature: 19-22°C.
• Maximum temperature: 26-29°C.
• Cloudy with rain and thunderstorms expected.

Southern Region

• Minimum temperature: 23-26°C.
• Maximum temperature: 30-33°C.
• Cloudy with rain and thunderstorms expected in the afternoon and evening.

In Ho Chi Minh City, the forecast indicates a minimum temperature of 23-25°C and a maximum of 30-32°C, with similar weather conditions as the rest of the southern region.

Weather authorities have warned of the potential for severe weather, including thunderstorms with strong winds, lightning, and hail in some areas.