Heat wave in the North and Central regions likely to last until May 9

(Chinhphu.vn) - The National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting warns that the heat wave in the North and Central regions is likely to last until around May 9, then gradually ease.

The Center said that on May 5, the area from Nghe An to Quang Ngai will have hot weather, some places will have severe heat with temperatures at 1pm generally 35-36°C, some places will have temperatures above 37°C such as: Quy Hop (Nghe An) 37.2°C, Ba To (Quang Ngai) 37.2°C,... Relative humidity at 1pm will be 55-60%. The Northern region will have localized heat, with temperatures above 35°C in some places, and humidity generally 55-65%.

It is forecasted that on May 6-7, the midlands and deltas of the North, Son La and Hoa Binh will have hot weather with the highest temperature commonly ranging from 35-36°C, some places above 36°C; the lowest humidity commonly ranging from 55-60%.

From Thanh Hoa to Phu Yen , there is hot weather, some places are extremely hot with the highest temperature commonly 35-38°C, some places are over 38°C; the lowest humidity commonly 50-55%. The hot weather lasts from 11am-4pm during the day.

The heat warning center in the North and Central regions is likely to last until around May 9, then gradually ease.

Disaster risk level: Level 1.

Due to the effects of heat, in some places the heat is intense combined with low humidity in the air, 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.

The center notes that the forecast temperature in the heat bulletin and the actual felt temperature outside can differ by 2-4 degrees, or even higher depending on the conditions of the surface such as concrete and asphalt.

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