Scorching heat across the country.

Hot weather continues across all provinces and cities nationwide, with maximum temperatures commonly reaching 35-38 degrees Celsius. This hot weather poses a risk of respiratory illnesses in children, and strokes and high blood pressure in the elderly.

According to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, the weather across the country on Tuesday (April 22nd) will be as follows: Hanoi will be cloudy with hot sunshine during the day; scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected in the evening and night. South winds will be at level 2-3. During thunderstorms, there is a possibility of tornadoes, lightning, hail, and strong gusts of wind. The lowest temperature will be 25-27 degrees Celsius. The highest temperature will be 33-35 degrees Celsius, with some areas exceeding 35 degrees Celsius.

The weather is hot and sunny throughout the country.

The Northwest region will be cloudy with hot weather during the day, intensely hot in some areas; scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected in the late afternoon and evening. Light winds. During thunderstorms, there is a possibility of tornadoes, lightning, hail, and strong gusts of wind. The lowest temperature will be 23-26 degrees Celsius, with some areas below 23 degrees. The highest temperature will be 34-37 degrees Celsius, with some areas above 38 degrees.

The northeastern region of Vietnam will be cloudy with hot weather during the day, intensely hot in some areas; scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected in the evening and at night. Southeast to south winds will be at level 2-3. During thunderstorms, there is a possibility of tornadoes, lightning, hail, and strong gusts of wind. The lowest temperature will be 24-27 degrees Celsius. The highest temperature will be 33-36 degrees Celsius, exceeding 37 degrees Celsius in some areas.

From Thanh Hoa to Hue, it will be cloudy with hot, sunny days, intensely hot in some areas; scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected in the evening and at night. South to southwest winds at level 2-3. During thunderstorms, there is a possibility of tornadoes, lightning, hail, and strong gusts of wind. The lowest temperature will be 24-27 degrees Celsius. The highest temperature will be 35-38 degrees Celsius, exceeding 38 degrees Celsius in some places.

From Da Nang to Binh Thuan, there will be cloudy skies with sunny periods, especially in the north where it will be hot, with some areas experiencing intense heat; scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected in the evening and at night. South winds will be at level 2-3. During thunderstorms, there is a possibility of tornadoes, lightning, hail, and strong gusts of wind. The lowest temperature will be 24-27 degrees Celsius. The highest temperature in the north will be 34-37 degrees Celsius, with some areas exceeding 38 degrees Celsius; in the south, it will be 31-34 degrees Celsius, with some areas exceeding 34 degrees Celsius.

The Central Highlands will be cloudy with hot sunshine during the day; scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected in the late afternoon and evening. Light winds. During thunderstorms, there is a possibility of tornadoes, lightning, hail, and strong gusts of wind. The lowest temperature will be 21-24 degrees Celsius. The highest temperature will be 33-36 degrees Celsius.

Southern Vietnam will be cloudy with hot sunshine during the day; scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected in the late afternoon and evening. Light winds. There is a possibility of tornadoes, lightning, hail, and strong gusts of wind during thunderstorms. The lowest temperature will be 24-27 degrees Celsius. The highest temperature will be 33-36 degrees Celsius.

Meteorological and hydrological experts predict that the heatwave in Northern Vietnam will gradually subside from around April 24th. The heatwave in the area from Thanh Hoa to Phu Yen is likely to last until May 24th before gradually easing. The heatwave in the Central Highlands and Southern Vietnam is likely to continue for several more days.

Due to the influence of hot weather, with some areas experiencing intense heat combined with low humidity and southwest winds causing a Foehn effect, there is a risk of explosions and fires in residential areas due to increased electricity demand, and a risk of forest fires. In addition, the heat can cause dehydration, exhaustion, and heatstroke in people who are exposed to high temperatures for extended periods.

Source: https://cand.com.vn/Xa-hoi/nang-nong-do-ruc-ca-nuoc-i765890/