On April 6, information from the Khanh Hoa Provincial Hydrometeorological Station said that in the past 24 hours, the western and southwest mountainous areas of the province recorded locally intense hot weather, warning of the risk of fires, explosions, forest fires and health effects.
In which, Ma Noi Station recorded 37.1°C, Phuoc Thai Station 35.7°C. The lowest relative humidity is commonly 38–46%, creating favorable conditions for hot weather and high fire risk.
Forecast from April 7, due to the influence of the southeastern edge of the hot low pressure area in the west, the mountainous area in the west continues to be locally hot, the highest temperature in the day is 35–37°C, the lowest humidity is 35–45%. Time with temperature above 35°C from 11am – 3pm.
Authorities warn that prolonged hot weather can cause dehydration, exhaustion, and stroke due to heat shock for people when exposed to high temperatures for a long time.
The risk of fire and explosion, forest fires is increasing, especially in residential areas and forests, due to increased electricity demand and low humidity.
The actual outdoor temperature can be higher than 2–4°C, depending on surfaces such as concrete, asphalt roads, so people need to proactively prevent it.
It is recommended that people limit going out from 11am to 3pm, drink enough water, and avoid vigorous exercise.
Check the electrical system, avoid overloading, pay attention to fire and explosion prevention. Proactively prevent and fight fires in forests and residential areas.
Currently, the level of natural disaster risk due to hot weather is level 1, localized hot weather is forecast to continue to appear in the coming days.
Previously, on April 5, the Khanh Hoa Provincial Hydrometeorological Station recorded hot weather in the western and southwest mountainous areas of the province, with locally intense heat. The highest temperature at Ma Noi station is 37.8°C, Phuoc Thai station is 35.7°C.
