The North is starting to experience hot weather.

On March 31st, the Northwest region recorded temperatures above 35 degrees Celsius, with the highest temperature at 1 PM in Yen Chau, Son La , exceeding 37 degrees Celsius.

According to the National Center for Meteorological and Hydrological Forecasting, due to the influence of an expanding and strengthening low-pressure area in the west, the heatwave in the Northern region will intensify from tomorrow and is forecast to last until the end of next week. The highest daily temperatures in the Northwest region will generally range from 35-38 degrees Celsius, with some areas exceeding 38 degrees. In the Northeast region, temperatures will range from 35-37 degrees Celsius, with some areas exceeding 37 degrees. Air humidity will be low, at 40-55%.

People in Da Nang cover themselves completely with sun-protective clothing while commuting. Photo: Nguyen Dong

The US Accuweather website forecasts the highest temperature next week in Hanoi to be 35-36 degrees Celsius, with nighttime temperatures around 25 degrees. High-altitude areas above 1,500 meters above sea level, such as Sa Pa (Lao Cai), will experience temperatures between 17-29 degrees in the early days of the week, with daily highs reaching 25-27 degrees towards the end of the week.

The central region, from Thanh Hoa to Phu Yen, is affected by a low-pressure system from the west combined with the hot, dry Foehn wind effect, resulting in hot weather since yesterday. The meteorological agency recorded nearly 39 degrees Celsius at 1 PM today in Tuyen Hoa (Quang Binh); and over 37 degrees Celsius in Dong Ha (Quang Tri), Nam Dong (Thua Thien Hue), and Son Hoa (Phu Yen).

The heatwave in the Thanh Hoa - Phu Yen area is forecast to last until April 5th, with maximum temperatures commonly ranging from 36-39 degrees Celsius, and exceeding 39 degrees Celsius in some places.

Southern Vietnam is influenced by a stable maritime air mass in the upper atmosphere, resulting in hot weather with maximum temperatures commonly ranging from 35-37 degrees Celsius, and exceeding 37 degrees Celsius in some areas.

Meteorological experts warn of increased risk of explosions, fires, and wildfires due to high temperatures and low humidity in the coming period. Increased electricity demand due to the heat could lead to fire hazards in residential areas. Prolonged heat can also cause dehydration, exhaustion, and even heatstroke in people exposed to high temperatures for extended periods.

Therefore, when commuting or working outdoors in hot weather, people need to equip themselves with sun protection items such as hats, shirts, masks, gloves, sunglasses, etc., and drink plenty of water regularly.

According to the meteorological agency, during the first 20 days of April 2024, the average temperature in the Northern region, and the northern and central parts of Central Vietnam was generally 1-2 degrees Celsius higher than the multi-year average, while other areas were 0.5-1.5 degrees Celsius higher.

Gia Chinh

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