With only nearly 10 days left, the April 30 - May 1 holiday this year will begin. With a long holiday, the meteorological agency has continuously updated weather forecasts to promptly inform people.
According to Mr. Mai Van Khiem - Director of the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, the holiday falls right at the time of changing seasons, so there will be some notable weather features.

Sir, although it is only the first hot weather of the season, some places have recorded temperatures above 39 degrees Celsius. How is the forecast for the hot weather in the coming days?
- From April 22 to 23, hot weather will occur widely in the North (including Hanoi), provinces from Thanh Hoa to Phu Yen, the Central Highlands and the South. The highest temperature of the day in the North is forecast to be about 35 - 36 degrees Celsius, some places above 38 degrees Celsius.
The Central region has the highest temperature of about 36 - 38 degrees Celsius, the highest place can be over 38 degrees Celsius. The highest temperature in the Central Highlands and the South is generally 35 - 36 degrees Celsius, some places over 36 degrees Celsius.
The forecast of the Northern hot sun can last up to 23.4. In the Central region, the heat maintained up to 24.4. Since April 24, the heat in the Central Coast has decreased. Meanwhile, in the Central Highlands and the South, the heat can continue for many days.
Due to the impact of weak cold air, from the evening of April 23 - April 25 and April 27, April 27, the North and North Central Coast has the ability to occur showers and thunderstorms and localities in heavy rain. The rainy time is concentrated in the evening and night. It is necessary to prevent the risk of hormones, whirlwinds, hail and strong winds. Rain down caused the heat to decrease, the heat temporarily ended.
Forecast for the 5 days off from April 30 to May 1, will showers and thunderstorms continue in the North? What is the main weather in the Central and South, sir?
- During the holiday, there is a possibility of showers and thunderstorms in the Northern region. In the Central region, there is little rain, locally hot weather, but the level is not as severe as in late April.
The Central Highlands and the South will have localized hot weather, with the possibility of showers and thunderstorms in the late afternoon and evening.
Sir, with such weather developments, what do you pay attention to the people?
- During the changing seasons, thunderstorms, tornadoes, lightning, hail and strong gusts of wind can occur suddenly, especially in the late afternoon. Organizing committees of events during the holidays should prepare plans to respond to rain, strong winds, hot weather... such as setting up theaters and covering equipment.
People should prepare umbrellas, raincoats, drinking water... depending on weather conditions.
In addition, at events, it is necessary to ensure that rescue, medical, and fire prevention and fighting vehicles are ready to respond promptly to situations arising from the weather.
The severe heat (over 35 degrees Celsius) can cause heatstroke and heatstroke. Showers and thunderstorms can disrupt outdoor events, causing slippery conditions. People need to proactively monitor the forecast.
Sincerely thank you!