According to the Central Hydrometeorological Station, the highest temperature recorded at the Da Nang Meteorological Station (Hoa Cuong Ward) reached 38.5 degrees Celsius, while the lowest humidity was only 44%. neighboring areas such as Tam Ky and Tra My also recorded high temperatures from 37.0 to 38.2 degrees Celsius.
It is forecasted that in the next 24 to 48 hours, hot weather will continue to occur throughout the city, but the intensity will tend to decrease gradually. In central districts such as Hai Chau, Son Tra, Ngu Hanh Son, Cam Le, the highest temperature will generally be from 35-37 degrees Celsius on August 6 and will decrease to 34-36 degrees Celsius on August 7. Communes in mountainous areas have slightly lower temperatures, ranging from 34-36 degrees Celsius. The hot time during the day lasts from 10 to 16 hours, with the lowest humidity from 45-60%.
The risk level of natural disasters due to heat is determined at level 1.
Due to the impact of prolonged heat combined with low humidity, authorities warn of a high risk of fire and explosion in residential areas, industrial parks, as well as the risk of forest fires in midland and mountainous communes.
In particular, people need to pay close attention to the health impacts. Hot weather can cause dehydration, exhaustion, and heat stroke in people who have to work outdoors for long periods of time. It is forecasted that in the next 72 to 120 hours, the intensity of the heat will continue to decrease.
