Heatwave intensifies, expanding across Northern and Southeastern Vietnam

Intense heatwaves are spreading across Vietnam, with the lowlands of Northern Vietnam and the southeastern region now experiencing temperatures between 35-37 degrees Celsius. The capital city, Hanoi, is particularly affected, recording highs of 35-37 degrees Celsius, and in some locations, the temperature has climbed above 37 degrees.

Central Vietnam continues to bear the brunt of the heat, with temperatures consistently ranging from 36-38 degrees Celsius, and some areas even exceeding 38 degrees. Forecasters predict that the heat will intensify further, expanding to cover all of Northern Vietnam today. The southeastern region, including Ho Chi Minh City, will also face highs of 35-36 degrees Celsius, though there is a possibility of scattered showers and thunderstorms in the late afternoon and evening.

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The forecast peak of this heatwave will be concentrated from around May 24 to 27. It is highly likely that the highest temperatures during this heatwave in the Northern and Central regions could reach 36-39 degrees Celsius, with the possibility of exceptionally severe heatwaves appearing in some areas of the North and the western mountainous regions from Thanh Hoa to Hue, with temperatures above 39 degrees Celsius.

According to Vũ Tuấn Anh from the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, the heatwave is expected to peak between May 24 and May 27. During this period, temperatures in Northern and Central Vietnam could reach 36-39 degrees Celsius. There is a possibility of "exceptionally severe" heatwaves, with temperatures exceeding 39 degrees Celsius, in some parts of the North and the western mountainous areas of Central Vietnam.

This current heatwave is projected to last until around May 27. Following this, a change in weather patterns is expected to bring an end to the widespread heat in Northern and Central Vietnam by the end of May. The meteorological agency also warned that actual temperatures felt outdoors could be 2-4 degrees Celsius higher than measured in weather stations, especially on surfaces like concrete or asphalt. The prolonged high temperatures increase the risk of fires and power outages due to high electricity demand, and pose significant health risks, particularly to the elderly, children, and outdoor workers.

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The widespread heatwave is likely to last until around May 27. After that, as the weather patterns influencing the weather change, the widespread heatwave will end in the Northern and Central regions.