Hanoi's temperature will be 0.5-1°C higher than usual, and it will rain more than normal. The city might have one or two heatwaves and some heavy rain.

There could be one or two heatwaves in August, with very hot weather, mostly in the second half of the month.

Hanoi will likely have one or two periods of moderate to heavy rain.

There might be thunderstorms, lightning, hail, and strong winds, especially when low-pressure systems meet with winds from above.

Although one or two tropical storms could form over the East Sea, they are unlikely to directly affect Hanoi.

Heavy rain could cause flooding in low areas, and landslides could happen in mountainous areas like Ba Vi and Soc Son.

Southern Vietnam will be hotter and drier.

El Niño will get stronger in southern Vietnam, with temperatures 0.6-1.2°C higher than normal.

The highest temperature increases will be in Lam Dong, Dong Nai, and Dong Thap provinces.

In Ho Chi Minh City, temperatures will be 0.7-1°C higher than usual in the city center and northern areas.

Most southern provinces will have less rain than usual.

Some areas like Dong Nai, An Giang, and Can Tho will have 10-20% less rain, which is 20-50mm below average.

Although there will be less rain overall, it will rain more often after August 10, with 15-23 rainy days.

In Ho Chi Minh City, the central and northern parts will have less rain, but the southeastern areas will have normal rain.

Less rain does not mean there will be no severe weather.

There could still be heavy rain, thunderstorms, and flash floods.

The southwest monsoon will get stronger over southern waters from mid to late August, so vessels should be careful.

People in southern Vietnam should store enough water for their homes and farms.

Typhoon Dolphin is weaker but will still cause rough seas.

Typhoon Dolphin has weakened and is moving toward Okinawa, Japan.

As of August 2, the storm was east-southeast of Okinawa and will weaken over the next few days.

The storm will approach Okinawa around August 6-7 and then move toward eastern China.

Although the storm will not directly affect Vietnam, it will make the southwest monsoon winds stronger over the East Sea.

Between August 6 and 7, winds in the northern, central, and southern East Sea could be very strong, with big waves, making it dangerous for ships and fishing.

Bao Anh