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Heat waves scorch northern, central regions

Sweltering temperatures flirting with 40 degrees Celsius are blistering northern and central regions, and the region is forecast to sizzle until this weekend.
VNA

  • The Foehn wind, caused by impact of the southern edge of the western hot low-pressure area, will continue causing hot weather across the northern region, with temperatures ranging from 38-40 degrees Celsius, even higher in some places, on July 3.(Source: VNA)

  • People cover themselves from head to toe when they have to go out. (Source: VNA)

  • Source: VNA

  • About two or three other hot spells will affect the northern and central regions this month, but they will not last long or be too harsh, the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorology said. (Source: VNA)

  • The dangerous heat prevents people from going out. In photo: Dinh Tien Hoang street in Ninh Binh city, the northern province of Ninh Binh. (Source: VNA)

  • Meanwhile, the wind sends the mercury to over 40 degrees or even higher in central provinces. In photo: competent forces are extinguishing a forest fire in Dien Yen commune, Dien Chau district, Nghe An province. (Source: VNA)

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