Early summer heat grips three regions, temperatures rise above 40°C
VOV.VN - All three regions of Vietnam are braving hot weather in early summer this year, with daytime temperatures rising above 40°C, especially in northern and central localities, reported the National Centre for Hydro – meteorological Forecasting.
The hot low pressure area in the west is increasing the intensity, causing the heat to spread across the northern and central regions, said meteorologists.
On April 27, the first day of the five-day holiday period, most weather stations in northern Son La and Hoa Binh provinces, and central Thanh Hoa and Phu Yen provinces, recorded high temperatures of 38-40°C at around 13:00.
Several localities even saw noon temperatures rise above the 40°C mark, such as Dong Ha in central Quang Tri province – 42.1°C, Yen Chau in northern Son la province – 41.5°C, and Hue city in central Thua Thien-Hue province – 41.4°C.
Meanwhile, Hanoi capital and some southern localities documented daytime temperatures ranging between 37-39°C, or 2-3°C more than a day ago.
Meteorologists said outdoor temperatures may vary by 2-4°C, or even higher, depending on surface conditions such as concrete and asphalt.
As searing heat reaches its peak between 11:00 and 16:00, meteorologists recommended that people take protective measures to avoid direct impacts from the sun when they venture out. Prolonged exposure to high heat can also cause dehydration and heat stroke.
In addition, prolonged heat accompanied by low humidity also causes the risk of explosions and fires in residential areas due to increased demand for electricity, as well as the risk of forest fires.
The hot weather is forecast to last till April 30 before a weak cold spell hits northern localities to cause temperatures to drop by several degrees.
