Vietnam’s National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting said northern and central regions experienced extreme heat on May 25, with temperatures in many areas reaching 37-39 degrees Celsius by 1 pm.
Several locations recorded temperatures above 39 degrees Celsius, including Vinh Yen in Phu Tho Province at 39.5 degrees Celsius, Bac Ninh at 39.3 degrees Celsius, Lang Station in Hanoi at 39.7 degrees Celsius, Do Luong in Nghe An Province at 39.6 degrees Celsius and Huong Khe in Ha Tinh Province at 39.2 degrees Celsius.
Hot weather in northern Vietnam is expected to last until May 27 (Photo: Manh Quan).
Forecasters said temperatures on May 26-27 in the northern delta region, Phu Tho Province and areas stretching from Thanh Hoa to Hue could range from 38-40 degrees Celsius, with some places exceeding 40 degrees Celsius.
Other parts of northern Vietnam, excluding Dien Bien and Lai Chau provinces, along with Danang and eastern areas from Quang Ngai to Lam Dong Province, are also expected to face severe and exceptionally severe heat, with temperatures commonly between 36-38 degrees Celsius and some areas surpassing 40 degrees Celsius.
Meteorologists said the heatwave in northern Vietnam was likely to continue until around May 27. From the evening of May 27 through May 30, scattered showers and thunderstorms are forecast across the region, with some areas likely to experience heavy rain.
In central Vietnam, the heatwave is expected to persist until around May 28 before gradually easing from May 29.
Weather experts warned that prolonged extreme heat combined with low humidity levels could sharply increase the risk of fires and explosions in residential areas because of rising electricity demand, while also heightening the danger of forest fires.
