Turtle Tower in the centre of Hoàn Kiếm Lake in Hà Nội is completely obscured by the thick fog. — VNS Photo Trương Vị

HÀ NỘI – The National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting has forecast high-humidity is likely to continue until the northeast monsoon arrives next week.

Head of the centre’s Weather Forecasting Department Nguyễn Văn Hưởng said on Friday that the humid weather will likely end on March 19 when there is a high possibility that the northeast monsoon will sweep into the northern region.

Hưởng predicted that the humidity will continue until the end of April with around four to five different periods and some lasting even a week.

During this period, the northern region will experience drizzle, mist and fog. From February until now, the northern region has already experienced three humid periods.

Humid weather is common in the northern region, especially in Hà Nội from February to April. During this period, air humidity increases to over 85 per cent is accompanied by drizzle and mist.

Humid weather hinders daily life and adversely affects people’s health. High humidity provides a favourable environment for respiratory diseases, allergies, especially effecting children and the elderly. Additionally, humid weather is conducive to the emergence of pests and diseases affecting spring crops.

To prevent and avoid humidity indoors, families should always keep their doors closed, turn on air conditioning to dehumidify the air and clean the house with dry towels. Farmers should construct net frames to shield vegetables, apply fertilisers to enhance resistance, and use pesticides to prevent pests and diseases, the expert suggested. — VNS