Heat wave enveloping northern, central Vietnam

The central region from Thanh Hoa to Phu Yen is sweltering under a hot weather for several days. (Photo: VNA)

Hanoi (VNA) – The central region from Thanh Hoa to Phu Yen is sweltering under a hot weather for several days, with temperatures exceeding 38 degrees Celsius in some places, according to the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting (NCHMF).

The extreme weather will cause temperatures to stay above 35 degrees Celsius from 10 to 17 hours per day and humidity to drop to 45 – 65%. The heat wave is forecast to last through July 8.

The north’s Red River Delta, including Hanoi, is also enveloped by a hot spell, with temperatures hovering around 35 – 36 degrees Celsius and humidity ranging from 55 – 70%. There will be places where the heat will rise above 36 degrees Celsius.

The north should expect to see rain and thunderstorms, said the NCHMF. (Photo: VNA)

The NCHMF said the north should expect to see rain and thunderstorms, which are likely to be accompanied by tornadoes, lightning, hail and strong gusty winds, from July 5 – 9.

It warned people of the high risk of fires in residential areas and forest fires in the central region as a result of high temperatures, low humidity and dry Southwest monsoon winds./.

VNA