Vietnam braces for hottest summer day with temperatures soaring over 40°C

Vietnam is set to experience the most intense heatwave of the summer on June 24, with the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting issuing warnings of extreme temperatures. Core areas are expected to see temperatures ranging from 37 to 40 degrees Celsius, with some locations potentially exceeding 40 degrees Celsius. This severe heat is forecast to particularly impact the northern and central provinces.

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The weather forecast for today, June 24, will be the hottest day of the summer. In the core heat zone, temperatures will be generally 37-40 degrees Celsius, with some places above 40 degrees Celsius.

The capital city, Hanoi, is predicted to experience temperatures nearing or surpassing the 40-degree Celsius mark. Combined with the urban heat island effect, this could create an intensely scorching environment. The prolonged duration of high temperatures, with readings above 35 degrees Celsius expected from morning until late afternoon, will exacerbate the heat's impact on daily life and outdoor activities.

While mountainous regions in the north are expected to experience slightly lower temperatures between 35-37 degrees Celsius, areas like Dien Bien and Lai Chau will remain outside the direct impact zone of this intense heat. However, the overall situation poses significant risks. The combination of low air humidity, below 45%, and the extended period of high temperatures from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, elevates the danger of fires in residential areas and forests to a critical level.

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Extreme heat will continue to increase in intensity in the northern and central provinces today, June 24.

Authorities are urging the public to minimize outdoor activities and strenuous work during peak heat hours to prevent heatstroke and exhaustion. The current heatwave in the north is projected to last until June 26, after which a gradual cooling is anticipated. However, the extreme heat in central regions, from Thanh Hoa to Da Nang, and eastern areas from Quang Ngai to Dak Lak, is expected to persist for several more days.

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Due to low air humidity below 45% and prolonged heat from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, the risk of fire and explosion in residential areas and forest fires is at a critical level.