According to the Southern Regional Hydrometeorological Station, after a few days of reduced intensity, widespread heat has returned. Since March 22.3, there has been intense heat in many places in the East and locally in the West with common temperatures ranging from 35 - 37 degrees Celsius.
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On March 23.3, the highest temperature recorded in Dong Phu (Binh Phuoc) was 37,8 degrees Celsius; and in Chau Doc (An Giang) 35,7 degrees Celsius.
Temperatures are tending to increase in the following days. The highest temperature is common in the Eastern provinces from 36 - 38 degrees Celsius and in the West from 35 - 37 degrees Celsius.
Up to this point, the highest temperature recorded in 2024 is 38,5 degrees Celsius in Bien Hoa (Dong Nai) in early March.
Explaining the trend of increased heat, MSc Le Thi Xuan Lan, a hydrometeorological forecasting expert, said: March 21.3 is the spring equinox, from now on the sun is closest to the equator. According to orbit, the sun will gradually move north, or it is also called apparent movement. Because the sun is closest to the equator, the heat is especially intense. Along with that, radiation rays such as ultraviolet rays are also stronger. Therefore, the period from March 21.3 to mid-April is the peak of heat in the South.
“Along with the issue of climate change and the impact of El Nino (which is weakening), this year's heat peak may reach the old record set in the 1997/98 dry season of 39 - 40 degrees Celsius in the central provinces. Winter. Places capable of reaching this temperature level are still familiar places such as Dong Phu, Dong Xoai, Xuan Loc, Bien Hoa; In the West, it can reach 37 - 38 degrees Celsius in Chau Doc, Can Tho, Vinh Long... The heat lasts continuously for many hours a day and for many consecutive days as well as the temperature difference between day and night is quite high. These are factors that negatively affect health, everyone needs to pay attention," Ms. Lan recommended.
If from now until mid-April the temperature is high but the humidity in the air is low, causing intense heat, then from the second half of April onwards is the transition period, with high humidity in the air creating sweltering heat. very annoyed. “From late April to mid-May is the transition period, when extreme weather phenomena often appear such as thunderstorms with heavy rain, tornadoes, waterspouts, hail, lightning... They usually appear in the afternoon. dark. Because this year's heat is more intense than usual, extreme phenomena have also increased in intensity. People need to pay special attention to prevention," Ms. Lan advised.
In recent days, the National Center for Hydrometeorological Forecasting has also continuously broadcast heat warning bulletins in the South and advised people: Due to the effects of intense heat combined with humidity. The level of air concentration is low, so 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.
In addition, it should be noted that the temperature forecast in hot weather reports and the actual outdoor temperature may differ by 2 - 4 degrees Celsius, or even higher depending on weather conditions. cushions such as concrete or asphalt.
Quick view at 12:24.3 on February XNUMX: Weather forecast
