Searing heat bakes southern Vietnam, temperatures rise above 38°C
VOV.VN - Southern localities of Vietnam are going through the hottest spell of the year, with daytime temperatures hovering around 37-38°C or beyond, according to the Southern Regional Hydro-Meteorological Station.
The heat wave gripped eastern localities and some western localities on March 11, sending daytime temperatures rising to 37.9°C in Dong Nai, 38°C in Binh Duong and 38.5°C in Binh Phuoc.
The heat wave also spread across Mekong Delta provinces but with weaker intensity. Statistics show An Giang and Vinh Long provinces recorded as high as 36°C and 36.2°C respectively.
March 11 was logged as the hottest day of 2024 so far, breaking the 38°C record set up on February 15 in southern Vietnam.
In addition, relatively low humidity ranging from 30 to 50% made the heat even more intense.
Southern localities are set to brace for the searing heat in the coming days, but the intensity of the heat will decrease compared to previous days. The warmest weather is forecast to last 12 noon to 4 pm.
As the dry season is at its peak at present, daily temperatures in eastern localities in the coming days will commonly fluctuate between 35 - 37°C, while those in western localities will be around 32 - 37°C.
The Ho Chi Minh City Center for Disease Control and Prevention recommended that local residents, especially workers, drink enough water to prevent heat stroke.
