Unpredictable storms forecast
The El Nino phenomenon is highly likely to occur late this year, causing unpredictable storms during the second half of the rainy season in the autumn months, the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting said. Some 13-15 storms and tropical depressions will occur during the rainy season, some three to four will directly affect the central provinces’ mainland, said Hoàng Đức Cường, director of the centre. The rainy season will start late and be short in the northern region, he said. Rainfall in this area will be 10-30 per cent less than previous annual averages in May, September and October.
