Rainfall extremes in Northern Vietnam: a comprehensive analysis of patterns and trends

Thanh Ngo-Duc

doi:10.15625/2615-9783/18284

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Thanh Ngo-Duc University of Science and Technology of Hanoi (USTH), VAST, Hanoi, Vietnam

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https://doi.org/10.15625/2615-9783/18284

Keywords:

Climate change, rainy season, extreme rainfall, generalized extreme distribution, trend analysis, Northern Vietnam

Abstract

This study examines the characteristics and trends of extreme rainfall in Northern Vietnam from 1961 to 2018, using daily rainfall data collected from 37 meteorological stations. The study reveals that the average annual rainfall varies significantly across stations, ranging from 1140 mm to 4758 mm. The rainy season accounts for 73% to 92% of the total annual rainfall. Most stations show a declining trend in the annual total rainfall during wet days (PRCPTOT) and the number of wet days (WDAY), while rainfall intensity (SDII) has increased in most stations, particularly during the dry season. This can be attributed to an increase in PRCPTOT and a decrease in WDAY in the dry season. The study also finds a general decreasing trend in the annual maximum 1-day precipitation (RX1day) and consecutive 5-day precipitation (RX5day), as well as for the number of moderate (R16mm) and heavy (R50mm) rainfall days. However, most stations in Northern Vietnam demonstrate no trend in the annual maximum number of consecutive dry days (CDD) and the annual maximum number of consecutive wet days (CWD). Furthermore, the frequency of extreme rainfall events in Northern Vietnam exceeding the 5-year and 10-year return values of 1961-2018 has decreased in recent decades at many stations. Overall, the findings of this study provide insights into the changing patterns of extreme rainfall in Northern Vietnam, with significant implications for climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction efforts in the region.

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