Hanoi, Feb. 1 -- Vietnam is set to experience an intensified cold wave in February, with prolonged periods of severe cold expected, meteorologists warned on February 1.

According to Tran Thi Chuc, deputy head of the Climate Forecast Division at the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, cold air masses will continue to influence the country's weather.

These systems are anticipated to be stronger than the average recorded in previous years, particularly in the latter half of the month, resulting in extended spells of severe cold across northern regions.

Throughout the month, average temperatures across the country will be close to historical norms. However, northern and central regions will see temperatures dipping 0.5 to...