Severe heat wave continues in the North and Central regions, with some places above 38 degrees Celsius

The heat wave in the midlands and deltas of the North and the area from Thanh Hoa to Phu Yen is likely to last for many days to come, with the highest temperature reaching 37 degrees Celsius; the heat wave in the mountainous areas of the North will gradually ease.

According to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, on June 30, the Northern region will have hot weather, some places will be extremely hot with the highest temperature commonly ranging from 35-37 degrees Celsius, some places above 37 degrees Celsius; the lowest relative humidity commonly ranges from 55-65%.

The area from Thanh Hoa to Phu Yen has hot and extremely hot weather with the highest temperature commonly ranging from 36-38 degrees Celsius, in some places over 38 degrees Celsius; the lowest relative humidity commonly ranging from 45-60%.

On the night of June 30, the mountainous areas of the North will have showers and thunderstorms, locally heavy to very heavy rain with rainfall of 20-40 mm, some places over 60 mm; in Ha Giang alone, some places over 150 mm.

During the day and night of June 30, the Central Highlands and the South will have showers and thunderstorms, locally with moderate to heavy rain with rainfall of 20-40 mm, in some places over 60 mm (thunderstorms will occur mainly in the afternoon and evening); thunderstorms may include tornadoes, lightning, hail and strong gusts of wind.

Localized heavy rains are likely to cause flooding in low-lying areas and the risk of flash floods and landslides in mountainous areas. The risk level for natural disasters due to tornadoes, lightning, and hail is level 1.

Warning: Heat wave in the midlands and deltas of the North and the area from Thanh Hoa to Phu Yen is likely to last for many days; heat wave in the mountainous areas of the North will gradually ease. Disaster risk level due to heat wave is level 1.

Meteorological experts warn that due to the effects of heat and intense heat combined with low humidity and southwest winds causing the foehn effect, there is a risk of explosions, forest fires and fires in residential areas due to increased demand for electricity.

In addition, heat can also cause dehydration, exhaustion, and heat stroke in the human body when exposed to high temperatures for a long time.

People should note that the actual perceived outdoor temperature can differ by 2-4 degrees Celsius, or even higher depending on the conditions of the surface such as concrete or asphalt.

Forecast for the day and night of June 30: The Northwest region will be cloudy, hot during the day, with some places experiencing severe heat; showers and thunderstorms in some places in the evening and at night, with scattered showers and thunderstorms in Dien Bien, Lai Chau, and Lao Cai; thunderstorms may include tornadoes, lightning, and strong gusts of wind. The lowest temperature will be 26-29 degrees Celsius, with some places below 26 degrees Celsius. The highest temperature will be 34-37 degrees Celsius, with some places above 37 degrees Celsius.

The Northeast region is cloudy, hot during the day, with some places experiencing severe heat; showers and thunderstorms in some places in the evening and at night; in Ha Giang, Tuyen Quang, and Bac Kan, there will be scattered showers and thunderstorms at night, with some places experiencing heavy to very heavy rain; there is a possibility of tornadoes, lightning, and strong gusts of wind during thunderstorms. Southeast to South winds level 2-3. Lowest temperature 26-29 degrees Celsius, in mountainous areas below 26 degrees Celsius. Highest temperature 34-37 degrees Celsius, in some places above 37 degrees Celsius.

Hanoi capital is cloudy, hot and very hot during the day; no rain at night. Southeast to South wind level 2-3. Lowest temperature 27-29 degrees Celsius. Highest temperature 35-37 degrees Celsius, some places above 37 degrees Celsius.

Provinces from Thanh Hoa to Thua Thien-Hue will be cloudy, hot and very hot during the day, with showers and thunderstorms in some places in the evening and at night; thunderstorms may cause tornadoes, lightning and strong gusts of wind. Lowest temperature 26-29 degrees Celsius. Highest temperature 35-38 degrees Celsius, some places over 38 degrees Celsius.

Provinces and cities from Da Nang to Binh Thuan have cloudy, sunny days, some places are hot, especially in the North there is hot and very hot sun; in the evening and at night there are showers and thunderstorms in some places; in thunderstorms there is a possibility of tornadoes, lightning and strong gusts of wind. Southwest wind level 2-3. Lowest temperature 25-28 degrees Celsius. Highest temperature in the North is 35-38 degrees Celsius, some places are over 38 degrees Celsius; in the South 32-35 degrees Celsius, some places are over 35 degrees Celsius.

The Central Highlands and the South will be cloudy with scattered showers and thunderstorms; in the afternoon and evening there will be scattered showers and thunderstorms, locally with moderate to heavy rain; in thunderstorms there is a possibility of tornadoes, lightning and strong gusts of wind. Southwest wind level 2-3. The Central Highlands will have the lowest temperature of 21-24 degrees Celsius; the highest of 28-31 degrees Celsius. The South will have the lowest temperature of 24-27 degrees Celsius; the highest of 31-34 degrees Celsius./.

Dieu Thuy (Vietnam News Agency/Vietnam+)

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