Periodic inspection of the power supply system at Hoang Hoa 2 110 kV Substation, Hoang Ngoc commune, Hoang Hoa district, Thanh Hoa province. Photo: Vu Sinh/TTXVN

According to EVNNPC's records, the peak electricity consumption in 17 northern provinces and cities managed by EVNNPC (excluding Hanoi ) from August 1-3 reached 15,828.29 MW; 17,626.13 MW; and 17,195.34 MW respectively. Although not exceeding the previous record of 18,931 MW recorded in 2025, these are all very high levels and have surpassed the 2024 peak of 17,300 MW.

Regarding commercial electricity production in 17 northern provinces and cities (excluding Hanoi), the first three days of August 2025 recorded figures of 343.9201 million kWh, 355.5194 million kWh, and 349.4929 million kWh respectively. Although lower than the peak consumption threshold of 398.388 million kWh in 2025 and the peak of 363.705 million kWh in 2024, consumption levels have approached previous peaks, reflecting very high electricity demand.

In addition, according to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, on August 4th, the Northern region (excluding Lai Chau and Dien Bien ) will continue to experience intense heat, with some areas experiencing exceptionally severe heat, with maximum temperatures commonly ranging from 36-38°C, and some places exceeding 39°C. The Northern delta region will experience intense heat from 12-16 hours, with low relative humidity, fluctuating only between 50-60%.

From Thanh Hoa to Da Nang , and the eastern provinces from Quang Ngai to Dak Lak and Khanh Hoa, intense heatwaves with temperatures of 35-38°C, and even exceeding 38°C in some areas, were recorded. The heatwave lasted from 11 AM to 5 PM.

According to Vu Anh Tuan, Deputy Head of the Weather Forecasting Department at the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, the actual perceived outdoor temperature may be 2-4°C higher than the forecast, depending on the surface such as concrete or asphalt. The risk level for natural disasters due to heatwaves is warned at level 1.

In this context, EVNNPC has been implementing numerous solutions to ensure the safe and continuous operation of the power system, supplying electricity to over 11 million customers. The corporation calls on people and businesses to join hands in saving electricity, especially during peak hours from 13:00-15:00 and 20:00-23:00 daily.

EVNNPC recommends turning off appliances when not in use and limiting the simultaneous operation of multiple high-power devices. Air conditioners should be set to 26-27°C, combined with fans for efficient and economical cooling. In addition, households should replace old, low-efficiency appliances with energy-saving labeled devices and monitor electricity consumption via EVNNPC's website or customer service app.

EVNNPC also encourages investment in rooftop solar power in the form of self-production and self-consumption to reduce pressure on the national power grid and promote clean energy. For any support information, customers can contact 19006769 or visit https://cskh.npc.com.vn.

In addition to EVNNPC's recommendations, the Vietnam Electricity Group (EVN) recently also warned of the risk of electrical short circuits due to overload when using air conditioners at excessively low temperatures. EVN recommends setting the temperature to 26-27°C and limiting the simultaneous use of high-power appliances such as electric stoves and water heaters during peak hours (12 PM - 3 PM, 10 PM - midnight).

Regarding electrical safety, EVN emphasizes the need for regular inspection of household electrical systems such as wires, sockets, and appliances to detect potential problems early. People should install residual current circuit breakers (ELCBs) to automatically cut off the power supply in case of current leakage, minimizing the risk of electric shock and fire. EVN is also stepping up efforts to raise awareness about electrical safety for young children during the hot season.

According to baotintuc.vn

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