HCM City has been forecasted to witness an early heatwave at the beginning of this year, according to the Southern Hydro-meteorological Station.
The Southern Hydro-meteorological Station reported that the peak dry season of the southern region would happen from January. The average rainfall in HCM City in the first three months would be much lower than in the same period of many previous years. Meanwhile, the temperature in the city in the first quarter of this year will be higher.
Temperatures of 35-36 degrees centigrade would hit some areas in the city earlier than usual in January and February. In March, the heat would increase up to 37 degrees centigrade. Up to 20 days in the month would experience hot weather.
The highest temperature in HCM City’s dry season would climb to 38-39 degrees centigrade.
The Southern Hydro-meteorological Station has warned that the prolonged dry season would result in a freshwater shortage for both daily life and crops.
Furthermore, there were warnings of thunderstorms, tornadoes, lightning, hail and strong winds with high intensity, particularly during mid to late March 2024, the centre said.
Source: dtinews.vn, TP