The North entered a record cold spell, with many places covered in white ice and snow

On the morning of January 23, the temperature in Mau Son was -0.9 degrees Celsius, snow and ice covered trees and houses. The Dong Pagoda area at the top of Yen Tu mountain (Quang Ninh province) also has white snow around.

On the morning of January 23, the temperature in Mau Son was -0.9 degrees Celsius, snow and ice covered trees and houses. The Dong Pagoda area at the top of Yen Tu mountain (Quang Ninh province) also has white snow around.

The National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting said that on January 23, the Northern region, Thanh Hoa - Nghe An had harmful cold, and the Ha Tinh area had places with severe, harmful cold.

White snow covers Mau Son peak

The lowest temperature in the North is commonly 7-10 degrees, in the Northern mountainous areas 2-5 degrees, in high mountainous areas there are places below 0 degrees, with snow and ice appearing, in the North Central region from 9-11 degrees, The area from Quang Binh to Thua Thien Hue is from 13-16 degrees.

Temperatures measured in some northern mountainous provinces on the morning of January 23, some places were below 0 degrees such as Mau Son peak (Lang Son) -0.9 degrees, some places were below 5 degrees such as Ha Giang 2.2 degrees, Sa Pa 3.7 degrees, Tam Dao (Vinh Phuc) 2 degrees, Moc Chau (Son La) 4.4 degrees. Northern provinces range from 8-11 degrees.

The temperature on the top of Mau Son (Lang Son) this morning is said to be the lowest in the Northern region. With light rain combined with the Northeast wind, frost appeared on tree branches and cars and the ice layer became thicker and thicker. .

A representative of Lang Son Provincial Tourism Promotion Center said: "On the top of Mau Son mountain this morning, there is ice covering the entire mountain top, from Lung Cap fall to the top of the mountain, extending 3km. The densest area is house 7 The number of tourists flocking to Mau Son has increased dramatically compared to normal days. The authorities appeared to separate the traffic in case there could be a traffic jam."

Since dawn this morning, the Dong Pagoda area at the top of Yen Tu mountain (Quang Ninh province) also began to have white snow around. Notably, the pagoda roof, plants, and flower vases placed in front of Dong Pagoda are all covered with white snow, creating a magical scene, attracting the curiosity of tourists.

Dong Pagoda - Yen Tu is also surrounded by snow

According to the leadership of the Management Board of Yen Tu National Forest and Relic Area, at 6:00 a.m. this morning, the observed temperature in Yen Tu dropped to 0 degrees Celsius. This is the frostiest and coldest temperature since early winter this year.

Due to cold weather, some localities in Lang Son and Quang Ninh have allowed preschool and primary school students to take a break from school according to regulations. Schools instruct parents and students to take measures to prevent cold, ensure health, and avoid the risk of gas poisoning when burning coal and firewood for home heating.

This morning, the local Departments of Agriculture and Rural Development also increased inspection of cold prevention work for livestock and poultry.

The Agriculture Department of Quang Ninh province requested to review and mobilize households that do not have barns in some mountainous villages to urgently prepare barns to bring buffaloes and cows to captivity and care during cold days; Use tarpaulins, bamboo mats, and grass to carefully cover the barn, avoid rain and drafts, regularly clean up waste, and keep the barn floor always clean and dry.

On days when it is cold or dangerously cold below 10 degrees Celsius, do not graze, work, keep in captivity and take care of the barn; sewing warm clothes for cattle and buffaloes, applying appropriate heating measures to minimize damage caused by the cold.

Mau Son is identified as one of the coldest places in the province. Currently, party committees, authorities and functional sectors have proactively taken measures to be ready to cope with severe and harmful cold.

Due to the harsh weather, the Steering Committee for Natural Disaster Prevention and Control and Search and Rescue of Lang Son province has issued a document requesting districts and cities in the area to closely monitor warning bulletins and forecasts of developments. Severe and harmful cold weather makes authorities and people aware of it so they can proactively prevent it; Provide guidance on ensuring people's health, absolutely do not use honeycomb charcoal stoves to heat closed rooms to avoid unfortunate incidents.

Strengthen propaganda and guide livestock households to reinforce barns, cover to keep warm, and proactively store food to ensure hunger and cold prevention for livestock.

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Update day : 24/01/2024