According to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, on May 25, the Northern and Central regions will have intense heat, especially intense in some places. The temperature at 1 pm is commonly 37 - 39 degrees C, in some places above 39 degrees C. Notably, the highest temperature recorded by the monitoring station is Lang (Hanoi) 39.7 degrees C. Some other stations recorded high temperatures such as Vinh Yen (Phu Tho) 39.5 degrees C, Bac Ninh 39.3 degrees C, Do Luong (Nghe An) 39.6 degrees C, Huong Khe (Ha Tinh) 39.2 degrees C...
According to Ms. Nguyen Thi Hue, Department of Weather Forecast, National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, the reason Hanoi continuously recorded the highest temperature levels in recent days is not only due to the development of the hot low pressure area in the west, but also in this area combined with urban effects.
The meteorological agency has forecast hot weather developments in the next 24 - 48 hours.
The Northern Delta region, Phu Tho and from Thanh Hoa to Hue City from May 26 - 27, it is forecast to have intense and especially intense heat with the highest temperature commonly 38 - 40 degrees C, in some places above 40 degrees C. The relative lowest humidity is commonly from 40 - 45%. Hot time from 9 - 19 hours.
Other places in the North (except Dien Bien and Lai Chau), Da Nang city and eastern provinces from Quang Ngai to Lam Dong. There is hot and intense heat, especially intense in some places with the highest temperature commonly 36 - 38 degrees C, in some places above 40 degrees C. The lowest relative humidity is commonly from 45 - 50%. Hot time from 9 - 18 hours.
According to Ms. Hue, the heat in the North is likely to last until around May 27, from May 28, the heat in the North will gradually subside.
The hot sun in the Central region lasts until about May 28, from May 29, the hot sun in the Central region tends to gradually subside.
Warning level of natural disaster risk due to hot weather is level 1.
Ms. Nguyen Thi Hue also especially noted that the forecast temperature is the temperature measured in the meteorological tent at an altitude of 2m. The actual perceived temperature outside can differ from 2 - 4 degrees Celsius, even higher depending on the condition of the buffer surface such as concrete or asphalt road.
Due to the impact of hot weather combined with low humidity, there is a high risk of fires and explosions in residential areas due to increased electricity demand. Prolonged high temperatures also greatly affect the health of the elderly, young children, especially outdoor workers" - Ms. Hue advised.
Regarding notes in hot weather conditions, people should proactively monitor the weather; regularly update weather forecasts and hot weather warnings. People should limit exposure to hot sun, limit going outdoors, especially during hot sunny hours in the middle of the day, arrange reasonable work and rest time.
