According to meteorologists, Northern provinces, except Lai Chau and Dien Bien, as well as the North Central and Central provinces from Thanh Hoa to Da Nang will continue to experience widespread heat, with some areas facing extreme conditions. The highest temperatures will range from 35–37°C, and exceed 38°C in some locations. Relative humidity will stay low, at 50–55%.

On August 10, the heat in the midland and Red River Delta areas is expected to ease slightly, with highs of 35–36°C and some places above 36°C. relative humidity will remain between 55–60%.

Meanwhile, intense heat will persist in localities from Thanh Hoa to Da Nang, with highs of 35–37°C or even 38°C.

This heatwave is forecast to last until the end of August 11. The meteorological agency has issued a Level 1 natural disaster risk warning due to the heat.

The combination of extreme heat and low humidity increases the risk of fires and explosions in residential areas due to higher electricity demand, as well as forest fires. Prolonged exposure to high temperatures may also cause dehydration, exhaustion, and heat stroke.

On the evening and night of August 9, many areas nationwide may see showers and thunderstorms, with possible whirlwinds, lightning, hail, and strong gusts, especially in mountainous areas, the Central Highlands, and the South. The Central Highlands and Southern regions may experience scattered showers and thunderstorms, with some areas receiving 15–30 mm of rain, and locally over 70 mm.

Heavy rain could cause flash floods on small rivers and streams, landslides on steep slopes, and flooding in low-lying areas, warned meteorologists.

Rain eases, heat returns to Northern Vietnam

VOV.VN - After two days of much-needed rain, the heat is making a return to northern Vietnam as rainfall begins to subside.