According to the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting (NCHMF), the hot weather in the central provinces is likely to continue until about August 24 or 25.
Due to the influence of a western low pressure combined with southwest winds, the area from Thanh Hoa to Phu Yen will witness fierce heat today (August 23), with temperatures ranging from 35-38 degrees Celsius. Some places may face extreme sweltering heat as the mercury may rise to 39C.
Burning heat continues to grip the Northern provinces, with the highest temperatures ranging from 35-37 degrees Celsius, even rising over 37 degrees Celsius in some places. The lowest relative humidity is at 50-60%. Temperatures of over 35 degrees Celsius will last from 11-16 hours.
Highest temperatures in Hanoi today will rise to 35-37 degrees Celsius, with lowest relative humidity at 50-60%.
The influence of the prolonged and intense heat combined with low humidity in the air and strong southwest winds may cause a high risk of fires and explosions in residential areas due to the high demand for electricity as well as a high risk of bush fires in the central region.
In addition, the hot weather can also cause dehydration, exhaustion, and heatstroke for those exposed to high temperatures for long periods of time.
