According to the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, the northern region’s ongoing hot spell would last until June 22. Many localities have had highest temperatures of 38-41 degrees centigrade lasting between 10-19 hours per day.
The temperature in Hanoi has hit more than 50 degrees centigrade in the early afternoon these days. A person in Hoan Kiem District even measured the temperature at roughly 60 degrees centigrade on Sunday afternoon.
The outdoor temperature measured at roughly 60 degrees centigrade on Sunday afternoon in Hanoi
The heatwave in northern localities has been forecasted to end from June 23 with temperatures gradually falling in the central region from the day.
The blazing hot weather has raised fire warnings, particularly in areas with high demand for electricity use and forest fires in the central region.
Health experts recommend people wear protective clothing, including long-sleeved shirts, collared jackets, trousers, and wide hats to cover their face, neck and ears.
People should wear sunglasses with UV protection.