National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, May 1, in the Southern region there is hot sun, in some places intense hot sun with the highest temperature commonly 35 - 37 degrees C, in some places above 37 degrees C such as stations: Bien Hoa (Dong Nai) 38.9 degrees C, Thu Dau Mot (Ho Chi Minh City) 37.5 degrees C, Moc Hoa (Tay Ninh) 37.2 degrees C,... The lowest relative humidity is commonly from 45 - 50%.
On May 2nd, the western mountainous area from Nghe An to Hue city and the Southeast region experienced hot weather with temperatures at 13:00 commonly 35 - 36 degrees C, in some places above 36 degrees C. Relative humidity at 13:00 commonly 50 - 55%.
On May 3rd, the area from Nghe An to Da Nang city and the east of Quang Ngai and Gia Lai provinces will have hot sun with the highest common temperature of 35 - 36 degrees C. Especially the western mountainous area from Nghe An to Hue city will have hot and intense hot sun with the highest common temperature of 36 - 38 degrees C, in some places above 38 degrees C. The relative lowest humidity is commonly from 45 - 50%.
The Southeast region has localized hot weather with the highest temperature in some places above 35 degrees Celsius.
On May 4th, widespread heat will end in the Central region.
The meteorological agency warns that the level of natural disaster risk due to hot weather is level 1.
Due to the influence of hot and intense heat combined with low humidity in the air, there is a risk of fires and explosions in residential areas due to increased electricity demand. In addition, hot weather can also cause dehydration for the human body when exposed to high temperatures for a long time.
Note that the forecast temperature in hot weather bulletins and the actual perceived temperature outside can differ from 2 - 4 degrees Celsius, or even higher depending on the condition of the buffer surface such as concrete and asphalt roads.
