According to data from the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, today (August 29), Hoa Binh, the Northern Delta and the area from Thanh Hoa to Khanh Hoa will have hot weather, with some places experiencing severe heat.
The temperature at 1 p.m. is generally from 35 - 37 degrees Celsius, some places are above 37 degrees Celsius such as: Vinh City (Nghe An) 38.3 degrees Celsius, Ha Tinh City (Ha Tinh) 37.8 degrees Celsius, Ba Don (Quang Binh) 37.6 degrees Celsius...
On August 29, the Northeast region and Hoa Binh are forecast to have hot weather, with some places experiencing severe heat, with the highest temperature commonly ranging from 35 - 37 degrees Celsius, and some places above 37 degrees Celsius.
The meteorological agency said that from August 30, the heat wave in the North will end.
From the night of August 30 to 31, the North is forecast to have scattered showers and thunderstorms; locally heavy rain.
The area from Thanh Hoa to Phu Yen on August 30-31 is forecasted to be hot, with some places experiencing severe heat, with the highest temperature commonly ranging from 35-37 degrees Celsius, and some places above 37 degrees Celsius. The lowest relative humidity is commonly at 50-55%.
Due to the effects of heat and intense heat combined with low humidity in the air, there is a risk of explosions and fires in residential areas due to increased demand for electricity and the risk of forest fires.
In addition, heat can also cause dehydration, exhaustion, and heat stroke in the human body when exposed to high temperatures for a long time.
Note that the forecast temperature in the heat bulletin and the actual felt temperature outside can differ by 2 - 4 degrees Celsius, or even higher depending on the conditions of the surface such as concrete and asphalt.
According to the meteorological agency, from September 1, the heat in the Central region will continue to ease.
