Today's weather, Sept. 21: Rain in Ho Chi Minh City, severe pollution in Hanoi

Ho Chi Minh City: Rain during the day, 80% chance

On Sept. 21, Ho Chi Minh City is forecast to see rain, with occasional breaks, with 21 mm of rainfall and an 80% chance of rain. Temperatures will range from 25°C to 30°C. Rain is forecast at 6 a.m., with humidity at 92%. At 9 p.m., forecast rainfall is 1.0 mm.

The outdoor activity index is poor, while the driving index indicates no major problems for traffic. The mosquito index is high, so full mosquito protection is recommended, while the WBGT heat index is at a level requiring caution. Air quality is good for the day.

Hanoi: Hot and sunny, severe air pollution

On Sept. 21, Hanoi is forecast to be sunny, with a high of 33°C and a low of 26°C and only a 10% chance of rain. At 6 a.m. and 9 a.m., air quality is forecast to be in the severe pollution category; at noon, the forecast level is moderate pollution. The air quality index for the day is also in the severe pollution category.

The driving index is excellent, while the outdoor activity index is slightly poor. The mosquito index indicates that mosquitoes may be present, so prepare as needed. The WBGT heat index is at a level requiring caution.

Da Nang: Rain, then cloudy during the day

On Sept. 21, Da Nang is forecast to see rain, then become cloudy, with 11 mm of rainfall and a 70% chance of rain, a high of 28°C and a low of 25°C. At 6 a.m. and 9 a.m., the forecast chance of rain is 90%. At noon, the weather is forecast to be mostly cloudy, and at 3 p.m., the chance of rain is forecast to fall to 40%.

The outdoor activity index is poor, while the driving index indicates no major problems for traffic. The mosquito index is high, so full mosquito protection is needed. The WBGT heat index is at a level requiring caution. Air quality is good for the day.