A downpour earlier this week flooded several streets in downtown Hanoi (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) - The north and the northern part of the central region are likelyto see rainstorms of varying degrees this weekend, the weather office says.
The National Centre for Hydro-meteorological Forecasting said the downpourswill be caused by a cold front in China pushing a trough of low pressure downto this region.
The rainfall could be accompanied by hailstorms, strong gusts, and whirlwinds.
The centre also forecast heavy downpours and thunderstorms for the capital cityof Hanoi.
Widespread precipitation in the northern region might last four days, untilJune 20, causing average maximum temperatures to stay at a comfortable 30-33degrees Celsius.
The high rainfall could also see water levels rise to 2-4 metres on the Thaoand Lo rivers.
The centre warned northern mountainous provinces to watch out for flashfloodsand landslides, especially on small rivers. It said northwestern provinces likeLai Chau, Son La and Dien Biên should be on extra alert for such calamities.
On the other hand, most of the central region (from Thanh Hoa to Binh Thuan)will continue to experience the sweltering heat of 36-37 degrees Celsius.
The Central Highlands and southern regions can expect scattered showers duringthe evenings, while daytime temperatures remain at 29-32 and 31-34 degreesCelsius, respectively.-VNA
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A downpour earlier this week flooded several streets in downtown Hanoi (Photo: VNA) 
