According to the bulletin of the Khanh Hoa Provincial Hydrometeorological Station, on July 16, due to the influence of the southern edge of the low pressure trough with an axis of 22 - 25 degrees North latitude connecting to the hot low pressure area in the West, Khanh Hoa province continued to experience hot weather, some places with severe heat, especially in mountainous areas.
Specifically, Van Ninh, Dai Lanh, Dong Ninh Hoa, Dien Khanh, Nha Trang have temperatures from 34 - 36 degrees Celsius; Thuan Nam, Ninh Phuoc, Phan Rang, Thuan Bac, Cam Lam, Cam Ranh, Ninh Hai are generally from 36 - 38 degrees Celsius.
The highest are the areas of Tay Ninh Hoa, Khanh Vinh, Tay Khanh Vinh, Khanh Son, Bac Ai, Ninh Son with temperatures of 37 - 39 degrees Celsius.
The severe heat is forecast to continue for many days to come. The highest temperature of the day is common: coastal areas 35 - 37 degrees Celsius, mountainous areas 37 - 39 degrees Celsius; The lowest humidity of the day is commonly 40 - 50%.
The time with temperatures above 35 degrees Celsius lasts from 10am to 3pm.
The professional agency warned that due to the hot weather combined with low humidity, the risk of fire and explosion in residential areas increased due to high demand for electricity; the risk of forest fire was also high.
In addition, hot weather can also cause dehydration, exhaustion, and heat stroke if the body is exposed to high temperatures for a long time.
Note, the forecast temperature in the hot weather bulletin and the actual outdoor temperature may vary by 2 - 4 degrees Celsius, or even higher, depending on surface conditions such as concrete and asphalt.
