Hanoi, Nov. 19 -- The cold spell is continuing to impact central parts of the central region and will then expand to the south-central region on November 19, according to the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.

Due to the intensified cold spell, the northern region, and the north-central provinces of Thanh Hoa and Nghe An are predicted to experience showers, with some areas likely to record thunderstorms. The north and north-central regions will turn cold, the northern mountainous and midland areas will see severe cold while some high-altitude locations will face bitterly cold conditions. Parts of the Red River Delta will also witness severe cold, the centre said.

From November 19, Quang Tri province and Hue city in th...