Update on Northern Vietnam’s coldest period of the year

by VTV425 January 2016 Last updated at 09:04 AM

VTV.vn - Northern cities and provinces in Vietnam are experiencing the strongest cold spell since the onset of winter. Snow has appeared at the northwestern region of Vietnam.

Especially in Sapa, the snow was packed as thick as 5 to 10 centimeters on Sunday. The outdoor temperature here reportedly dropped to minus 4 degrees Celsius on Sunday. While many people have flocked to this place to enjoy the snow, production activities and the lives of local residents are being heavily affected. Protection measures are being implemented to prevent damage to the locals and their livestock. This strong cold front is predicted to last until Wednesday January 27th.

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