Heatwave intensifies across northern and central Vietnam
VOV.VN - Hot weather will intensify across northern and central Vietnam in the coming days, with temperatures forecast to reach 35-38°C in many areas.
Some locations from Thanh Hoa to Da Nang and eastern parts of the provinces stretching from Quang Ngai to Dak Lak are likely to see temperatures exceed 39°C.
The National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting has warned of heightened risks of fires and heat-related health impacts.
According to the weather agency, hot and severe heatwave conditions affected areas from Thanh Hoa to Da Nang and eastern parts of the provinces from Quang Ngai to Dak Lak on June 5, where temperatures generally ranged from 35-38°C. Relative humidity fell to around 55-60%.
Hot weather continue on June 6 across the northern midlands and Red River Delta, with temperatures of 35-36°C and higher in some places. Similar conditions are forecast for localities from Thanh Hoa to Da Nang and eastern areas from Quang Ngai to Dak Lak.
The heat will expand across northern Vietnam on June 7, with temperatures widely ranging from 35-37°C and exceeding 37°C in some locations.
Meanwhile, areas from Thanh Hoa to Da Nang and eastern parts of the provinces from Quang Ngai to Dak Lak will see severe and, in some places, exceptionally severe heatwave conditions. Temperatures are expected to range from 35-38°C, with some locations exceeding 39°C.
The heatwave in northern Vietnam is forecast to gradually ease from June 8, while hot weather in central Vietnam is expected to ease from June 9.
The National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting has issued a Level 1 natural disaster risk warning for the heatwave. Prolonged hot weather combined with low humidity could increase the risk of fires in residential areas due to higher electricity demand, while also raising the threat of forest fires.
The agency warned that prolonged exposure to high temperatures may lead to dehydration and other heat-related health impacts.
Forecast temperatures may be 2-4°C lower than the actual temperatures experienced outdoors, particularly in areas with heat-absorbing surfaces such as concrete and asphalt, the agency added.
Heatwave intensifies across regions, temperatures may exceed 39°C
VOV.VN - A widespread heatwave is intensifying across the northern and central regions of Vietnam, with temperatures in some areas forecast to exceed 39°C
