Hot weather has lasted for many days in the South. According to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, today April 14, the South continues to be hot with the highest temperature around 33 - 36 degrees C, in some places above 36 degrees C. Relatively low humidity 45 - 50%. Hot weather time is from about 1 pm to 4 pm.
In the late afternoon and night, there may be showers and thunderstorms in some places. In thunderstorms, there is a possibility of tornadoes, lightning, hail and strong gusts of wind.
Ho Chi Minh City slightly reduced the temperature compared to yesterday, April 13, sunny days with the highest temperature fluctuating from 33 - 35 degrees C. The lowest temperature is about 25 - 27 degrees C.
Due to the impact of intense heat combined with reduced humidity in the air, there is a high risk of fires and explosions in residential areas due to increased electricity demand. In addition, hot weather can also cause dehydration and exhaustion 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, and may even be higher depending on the condition of the buffer surface such as concrete and asphalt roads.
The meteorological agency predicts that the heat in the South will tend to gradually subside from April 16.
Along with the South, hot weather also continues in many areas across the country. Especially in the area from Thanh Hoa to Hue City, there is intense and especially intense heat. The highest temperature is commonly 38 - 40 degrees Celsius, in some places above 40 degrees Celsius. The relative humidity is the lowest at 30 - 35%.
