According to the National Centre for Hydro-meteorological Forecasting, the heat wave would affect the northern and northern central localities for the next 5-7 days.
Northern and central regions continue facing hot weather
Today, April 22, the highest temperature in the northern region was 35-37 degrees centigrade; while, some central localities ranging from Nghe An to Phu Yen experiencing up to 37-39 degrees centigrade or even 40 degrees.
The centre reported that southern localities have still experienced 35-36 degrees centigrade on the average in several days to come.
The centre has warned of forest fires, during hot days in central and northeastern localities.
