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Hanoi (VNS/VNA) - The cold weather which has hit the northern region with temperatures of 8 to 10 Celsius degree has reportedly been accompanied by a surge in the number of people suffering from strokes. Dao Viet Phuong, from Bach Mai Hospital’s Stroke Centre, said the centre has received 2,000 stroke patients since it was established in November. More people have recently also been taken to the National Geriatric Hospital (NGH) and the 108 Military Hospital. Nguyen Danh Cuong, deputy head of the Emergency and Stroke Department of the NGH, said the cold snap was the reason for an escalation in the number of senior citizens hospitalised for emergency treatment. The hospital admitted 50-60 patients a day compared to 30-40 on normal days. Most of them are serious cases with blood pressure problems, heart diseases and strokes; some even need a ventilator, he said. "As the organs of the elderly are ageing, they are more susceptible to … [Read more...] about Cold weather raises the risks of stroke, say doctors

Nguyễn Văn Long, deputy director of the ministry’s Department of Animal Health, said hoarfrost was also identified as a natural disaster, so owners of dead cattle could receive financial support from the State in accordance with Decree No 02/2017-NĐ-CP. … [Read more...] about Extreme cold weather kills over 540 cattle in the north

More elderly people in Hanoi have been hospitalised as the northern region experiences an extremely cold front. According to Doctor Nguyen Danh Cuong, deputy head of Emergency Department and Stroke Unit at the National Geriatric Hospital in Hanoi, these days, the ward is receiving around 50-60 patients per day compared to just 30-40 earlier. Most of them are in critical conditions and need to be hospitalised. … [Read more...] about Bone-chilling cold weather leads to higher hospital cases

Some other mountainous areas also experienced very low temperatures including Pha Đin (Điện Biên) with 9.4 degrees Celsius, Tam Đảo (Vĩnh Phúc) 12 degrees and Đồng Văn (Hà Giang) 7.3 degrees. … [Read more...] about Northern region faces continued cold weather

Hanoi (VNA) - The National Centre for Meteorological and Hydrological Forecast has reported that the temperature in the northern region will continue to decrease deeply over the coming days. Rain and cold air hit the northern region on January 18 with the lowest temperature of 8-10 degrees Celsius and 4-7 degrees Celsius in mountain areas.  The lowest temperature was recorded early January 18 in Sa Pa, Lao Cai province, was 7 degrees Celsius and 9.2 degrees in Mau Son, Lang Sơn province, a slight increase from the previous day. Some other mountainous areas also experienced very low temperatures including Pha Din (Dien Bien) with 9.4 degrees Celsius, Tam Dao (Vinh Phuc) 12 degrees and Dong Van (Ha Giang) 7.3 degrees. The capital city to the north-central region faced temperatures of about 16 degrees Celsius. Meteorological experts have warned that snowfall is predicted to occur in the high mountain areas of Lao Cai and Lai Chau … [Read more...] about Northern region faces continued cold weather