Monsoon set to drench northern, central regions - Miscellany

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October, 16 2012 10:26:46

Monsoon set to drench northern, central regions

HA NOI (VNS)— A monsoon was forecast to effect the northern and central parts this Wednesday, bringing scattered heavy rain and storms before moving southwards, according to the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.

The spell may last until the weekend, with temperatures expected to fall from 4-7 degrees Celsius.

Strong winds were also forecast to hit the Bac Bo (Tonkin) Gulf and the northern part of the East Sea, causing rough seas.-VNS

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