Rain to hit northern region following heatwave peak
VOV.VN - The northern region is set to enjoy a temporary break from the heatwave amid rainy conditions next week, according to Nguyen Van Huong, head of the Weather Forecasting Department at the National Center for Hydro-meteorological Forecasting.
However, he noted that the heatwave will last until the end of the week, serving to drive temperatures in Hanoi up to 39 degrees Celsius.
Starting from next week, spells of rainfall will come and the heat wave is likely to gradually decrease.
The highest temperatures in the north will therefore range between 36 and 39 degrees, while in the northern central region from Thanh Hoa to Thua Thien Hue temperatures will likely reach over 39 degrees. The lowest relative humidity is estimated to be at 40% to 45%.
Temperatures in southern Vietnam and the Central Highlands regions will range from 35 to 38 degrees Celsius, with the lowest relative humidity between 50% and 60%. These places will see then rain as the evening approaches.
Huong warned that the combination of heat coupled with low humidity increases the risk of fires and explosions occurring in residential areas due to the heightened demand for electricity and the potential for forest fires. Prolonged exposure to high temperatures can also cause issues such as dehydration, exhaustion, and heat stroke.
