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Northern, central regions continue experiencing heat wave

The northern region and central provinces from Thanh Hoa to Phu Yen are forecast to continue experiencing a heat wave on July 26 with peak temperature up to 35-37 degrees Celsius, even over 37 degrees Celsius in some places, according to the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting (NCHMF).
Northern, central regions continue experiencing heat wave ảnh 1The northern region will undergo the hot weather until July 28. (Photo: VNA)

Hanoi (VNA) – Thenorthern region and central provinces from Thanh Hoa to Phu Yen are forecast to continue experiencing a heat wave on July 26 with peak temperature up to 35-37 degrees Celsius, evenover 37 degrees Celsius in some places, according to the National Centre for Hydro-MeteorologicalForecasting (NCHMF).

The lowest relative humidityof the day is from 55-65%.

The NCHMF warned of a high risk of explosions and fires in residentialareas due to the increased demand for electricity.

Hot weather can also cause dehydration, exhaustion, and heat stroke for peoplewhen they are exposed to high temperature for a long time.

Rain and thunderstorm are predicted to occur in the northwestern provinces andprovinces from Thanh Hoa to Thua Thien-Hue as well as those from Da Nang toBinh Thuan on July 26 evening.

The highest daytime temperature in the Central Highlands and southern regions reach30-33 degrees Celsius and 31-34 degrees Celsius, respectively. Both regions arelikely to experience showers and thunderstorms in the evening, the NCHMF said./.

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