Remarkable Lightning Show in Hanoi: A Testament to Vietnam’s Advanced Weather Monitoring Systems

Hanoi witnessed a remarkable lightning show on June 5, with over 10,200 bolts recorded in the sky and more than 7,000 striking the ground. The General Department of Hydrometeorology reported that lightning strikes occurred at an average rate of more than 470 per minute, with the strongest activity taking place between 7:40 and 8:50 a.m. Thunder was heard in various areas around the city.

Hydrometeorological experts rely on a positioning network to gather statistics on lightning strikes in real-time. Vietnam has an extensive network of 18 lightning location stations connected to an international system that can detect lightning within a range of 400-600 km, including at sea and near neighboring countries’ borders. Real-time data on lightning events are analyzed, displayed, and stored using this network. The statistics show that the lightning strikes in Hanoi on June 5 were within normal ranges compared to previous thunderstorms in the region.

Vietnam experiences high lightning activity due to its location in the center of Asian thunderstorms. The country sees up to 2 million lightning strikes annually, with thunderstorms being more frequent in mountainous and delta regions. The National Hydrometeorological Network Center operates a system for monitoring lightning on their website, providing risk warnings and radar information to help prevent lighting-related incidents.

Overall, the statistics on lightning strikes in Hanoi on June 5 were deemed normal compared to recent thunderstorm events in the region. The monitoring and analysis of lightning activity in Vietnam are essential to mitigate risks and ensure public safety during severe weather conditions.

According to Mr. Nguyen Duc Phuong, Head of the Weather Radar Department at the National Hydrometeorological Network Center, Vietnam’s positioning network is crucial for gathering real-time statistics on lightning strikes across the country’s vast terrain.

Vietnam’s central location makes it vulnerable to Asian thunderstorms that bring high levels of rainfall throughout the year. As such, it is not uncommon for Vietnam to experience upwards of two million lighting strikes annually.

The National Hydrometeorological Network Center operates a system for monitoring lightning activity online that provides risk warnings and radar information to help prevent accidents related to lighting.

In conclusion, while Hanoi experienced an impressive display of lightning activity on June 5th, experts agree that it was within normal ranges compared to previous thunderstorm events in