Dec 18, 2023
Severe cold snap hits Hanoi and northern Vietnam
A severe cold snap has hit Hanoi and northern Vietnam, bringing temperatures down to 11-13 degrees Celsius in the region and even lower in mountainous areas. The cold wave is expected to continue, with snowfall and frost predicted in high-altitude areas. Meanwhile, Typhoon Jelawat weakened to a tropical depression and is forecast to arrive in the East Sea on December 19.