According to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, on April 21, the Northwest and Central regions experienced localized hot weather with the highest daily temperature in some places above 37 degrees Celsius such as: Song Ma (Son La) 37.5 degrees Celsius, Huong Khe (Ha Tinh) 38 degrees Celsius, Tuyen Hoa (Quang Binh) 38 degrees Celsius. The relative lowest humidity is commonly 50 - 55%.
According to Ms. Le Thi Hong Van, Weather Forecast Department, National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, on April 22, hot weather in the Central region tends to increase and expand.
The area from Thanh Hoa to Hue city has hot and intense heat with the highest temperature commonly 36 - 38 degrees C, in some places above 38 degrees C. The relative lowest humidity is commonly 45 - 50%.
The Northwest region, Da Nang city and the east of provinces from Quang Ngai to Dak Lak will be hot, with intense heat in some places with the highest common temperature of 35 - 37 degrees C, in some places above 37 degrees C. The relative lowest humidity is commonly 55 - 60%.
On April 23, the area from Quang Tri to Da Nang city and the east of provinces from Quang Ngai to Dak Lak will be hot, with intense heat in some places with the highest common temperature of 35 - 36 degrees C, in some places above 37 degrees C. The relative lowest humidity is commonly 55 - 60%.
The Northwest region and Thanh Hoa, Nghe An, Ha Tinh provinces will end widespread hot weather from April 23" - Ms. Van said.
The Central Highlands and Southern regions have localized hot sun with the highest daily temperature in some places above 35 degrees Celsius.
The hot weather in the above-mentioned areas is about from 1 PM to 4 PM.
The meteorological agency warns that due to the impact of hot weather combined with low air humidity, 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.
An important note is 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, asphalt roads. Therefore, people should limit going out during peak hot weather from 11am - 3pm, when going out, they need to equip themselves with hats, sun protection shirts, wear glasses and sunscreen. Absolutely do not leave children or pets in the car closed when it is sunny" - a representative of the Weather Forecasting Department recommended.
Ms. Hong Van added that from April 24, widespread hot weather in the Central region is likely to end due to cold air causing rain. Meanwhile, widespread hot weather is likely to occur in the Southern region.
