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

According to EVNNPC, the maximum power 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 it has not surpassed the record of 18,931 MW previously recorded in 2025, these are all very high thresholds and have surpassed the peak in 2024 of 17,300 MW.

Regarding commercial electricity output in 17 northern provinces and cities (excluding Hanoi), the first three days of August 2025 recorded 343.9201 million kWh; 355.5194 million kWh and 349.4929 million kWh, respectively. Although lower than the peak consumption threshold in 2025 of 398.388 million kWh and the peak in 2024 of 363.705 million kWh, the consumption level has approached the old peak, reflecting a very large demand for electricity.

In addition, according to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, on August 4, the Northern region (except Lai Chau and Dien Bien ) continued to experience severe heat, with some places experiencing particularly severe heat with the highest temperature commonly ranging from 36-38°C, and some places above 39°C. The Northern Delta region experienced heat from 12-16 hours, with relatively low humidity, fluctuating only between 50-60%.

From Thanh Hoa to Da Nang , the eastern provinces of Quang Ngai to Dak Lak and Khanh Hoa also recorded severe heat with temperatures of 35-38°C, some places over 38°C. The heat lasts from 11am to 5pm.

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

In that context, EVNNPC has been implementing many solutions to ensure safe and continuous operation of the power system, supplying electricity to more than 11 million customers. The Corporation calls on people and businesses to join hands in using electricity economically, especially during peak hours from 13:00 to 15:00 and 20:00 to 23:00 every day.

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

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

In addition to the recommendations of EVNNPC, recently, Vietnam Electricity Group (EVN) also noted the risk of equipment short circuits due to overload when using air conditioners at too low a temperature. EVN recommends setting 26-27°C and limiting the simultaneous use of high-capacity equipment such as electric stoves and water heaters during peak hours (12pm-3pm, 10pm-12am).

Regarding electrical safety, EVN emphasizes the need to regularly check the electrical system in the house such as wires, sockets, and equipment to detect early risks of incidents. People should install an electric leakage protection device (ELCB) to automatically cut off the power supply when there is an electric leakage, minimizing the risk of electric shock and fire. EVN also promotes electrical safety propaganda for children during the hot season.

According to baotintuc.vn

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