Temperatures set to soar over weekend

Vietnam will experience hot, dry weather with temperatures climbing to 37 degrees Celsius over the weekend, the National Hydro Meteorological Forecast Center has said.

Affected by a cold front, northern and central regions have recently been cool in the early morning and at night. However, the cold front will weaken over the weekend and a hot low-pressure zone from the west will move in, causing temperatures to increase to around 36-37 degrees Celsius.

The southeastern region, including Ho Chi Minh City, will continue seeing temperatures of around 37 degrees Celsius. The scorching conditions have led to a drop in water levels of several rivers in the area, allowing more seawater to penetrate inland.

The sweltering weather has also created a high danger of forest fires in the southern and Central Highlands regions.