According to Nguyen Ngoc Huy, a climate change and disaster risk expert, as of the morning of April 9, average temperatures in Vietnam this week were 8-12 degrees Celsius higher than the 1981-2010 average. In contrast, temperatures in Bangladesh and India were 4-6 degrees Celsius below the same baseline, despite this typically being a hot period in those countries. He said the pattern is unusual and does not follow typical weather patterns amid rising global temperatures.

In recent days, severe heat has occurred across wide areas, particularly in the north-central region, where temperatures in some locations exceeded 40 degrees Celsius. The hot conditions are expected to persist until around April 12, before easing slightly in some areas.

From the afternoon of April 12, localized thunderstorms are likely in parts of the Central Highlands, before extending to other areas on April 13, although rainfall is expected to be brief and scattered.

In northern Vietnam, temperatures are forecast to ease from around April 14 but not fully end. More noticeable cooling is expected from around April 20, when a cold air mass from the north replaces the hot air, lowering temperatures across northern and north-central regions.

The National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting has warned of showers and thunderstorms, with a risk of locally heavy rain and possible hail in northern mountainous areas and parts of the north-central region between April 21 and 23.

In the coming days, hot conditions are likely to continue in many parts of the country at varying intensity. People are advised to monitor forecasts and take precautions against extreme weather.

Northern Vietnam set to enter hot spell as cold air weakens

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