Central provinces from Nghe An to Phu Yen were the first to be hit by the heatwave according to the National Centre for Hydro-meteorological Forecasting with average temperatures ranging between 35-36 degrees Celsius, some areas including Do Luong District (Nghe An), have even experienced higher temperatures of between 37-38 degrees Celsius.
From June 17, the heat wave will expand to the northern region with average daytime temperatures of between 35-37 degrees Celsius while the temperatures keep rising in the central region to over 39 degrees Celsius.
During this time, the two regions will experience low average humidity from 45-60 percent.
The heat wave is forecasted to last from four-five days until June 21 in the north before rains return from June 22.
Meanwhile, the sunny and hot weather will last longer in the central region during the day, while thunderstorms and hail may occur in the afternoons and evenings, according to the centre.
