According to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, on April 3, the Southern region experienced localized heat waves, especially in the East, there was widespread heat waves of 35 - 36 degrees Celsius, some places above 36 degrees Celsius such as Tay Ninh 36.5 degrees Celsius, Phuoc Long (Binh Phuoc) 37 degrees Celsius, Bien Hoa (Dong Nai) 36.1 degrees Celsius. The lowest humidity of the day was commonly 50 - 55%.
On April 4 - 5, the Southern region will have hot weather with the highest temperature commonly from 35 - 37 degrees Celsius. The lowest relatively humidity is commonly 45 - 50%. The hot weather will last about 12 - 15 hours.
The meteorological agency warns that the hot weather in the South is likely to last in the coming days. The risk level of natural disasters due to heat is level 1.
Due to the influence of hot weather combined with low humidity in the air, there is a risk of fire and explosion in residential areas due to increased demand for electricity and the risk of forest fires.
In addition, hot weather can also cause dehydration, exhaustion, and heat stroke in the human body when exposed to high temperatures for a long time.
The National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting noted that the forecast temperature in hot weather reports and the actual outdoor temperature may vary by 2 - 4 degrees Celsius, or even higher depending on buffer conditions such as concrete and asphalt roads.
