The National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting reports that today, May 17, the weather in the Northwest region will have scattered showers and thunderstorms.

The Northeast region will experience showers and thunderstorms, with heavy rain in some places.

From Thanh Hoa to Ha Tinh, it will be sunny during the day, with some places experiencing heat, but late afternoon will bring showers and thunderstorms.

Quang Tri to Da Nang city and the eastern areas of provinces from Quang Ngai to Lam Dong will have showers and thunderstorms, with heavy rain in some places.

The Central Highlands and Southern regions will have showers in the afternoon and night, with heavy rain in some places. During thunderstorms, there is a possibility of tornadoes, lightning, hail, and strong gusts of wind.

Thus, after many days of oppressive heat due to widespread hot weather, the heatwave has ended and rain has begun.

Detailed weather forecast for today, May 17:

Hanoi City: Cloudy, with showers and heavy rain in some places. Lowest temperature 25-27°C, highest 30-32°C.

Northwest region: Cloudy, with showers. Lowest temperature 22-26°C, highest 30-33°C.

Northeast region: Cloudy, with showers and heavy rain in some places. Lowest temperature 24-27°C, highest 29-32°C.

Thanh Hoa to Hue: Cloudy, sunny during the day with heat in some places, showers in the late afternoon. Lowest temperature 25-28°C, highest 31-35°C.

South Central Coast: Cloudy, with showers and heavy rain in some places. Lowest temperature 24-27°C, highest 31-34°C.

Central Highlands: Cloudy, with showers and heavy rain in some places. Lowest temperature 21-24°C, highest 28-31°C.

Southern region: Cloudy, with showers and heavy rain in some places. Lowest temperature 25-28°C, highest 31-34°C.

Ho Chi Minh City: Cloudy, with showers and heavy rain in some places. Lowest temperature 25-27°C, highest 31-34°C.

Weather today May 17: Less heat, rain increases across the country - Image 3.

Heavy rain accompanied by thunderstorms and tornadoes in Ea Kar commune (Dak Lak) caused many trees to fall, damaged roofs of houses, and affected traffic and people’s lives.

Thanh Hoa

Thanh Hoa is a province in north-central Vietnam known for its rich history and cultural heritage. It was the birthplace of several national heroes, including Lê Lợi, who founded the Later Lê Dynasty after defeating Chinese invaders in the 15th century. The area is also home to the UNESCO World Heritage site of the Ho Dynasty Citadel, a 14th-century stone fortress that reflects the

Ho Dynasty Citadel

The Ho Dynasty Citadel, located in Thanh Hoa Province, Vietnam, is a 14th-century stone fortress built by the Ho Dynasty. It served as the capital of Vietnam from 1398 to 1407, showcasing advanced construction techniques with massive stone blocks and unique architectural design. The site was recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2011 for its historical and cultural significance.