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Vietnam braces for severe heatwave with temperatures forecast to exceed 40C

From The Straits Times · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Vietnam's northern and central provinces will experience a severe heatwave this week, with temperatures potentially exceeding 40 degrees Celsius.
  • The National Centre for Hydrometeorological Forecasting predicts the heatwave will peak midweek, driven by a western low-pressure system and Foehn winds.
  • Authorities warn of increased risks of fires, explosions, and heat-related illnesses due to prolonged heat and low humidity, with volatile weather expected until late July.

Vietnam is bracing for a widespread and severe heatwave, with temperatures forecast to soar above 40 degrees Celsius in northern and central regions this week. The National Centre for Hydrometeorological Forecasting (NCHMF) anticipates the heatwave will reach its peak midweek.

The northern and central provinces of Vietnam are expected to face a widespread and severe heatwave this week, with temperatures forecast to surpass 40 deg C in some areas.

— National Centre for Hydrometeorological Forecasting (NCHMF)Introduction to the heatwave forecast.

Maximum temperatures in the north are expected to reach between 37 and 39 degrees Celsius, with some mountainous and urban areas, including Hanoi, Hung Yen, and Ninh Binh provinces, likely to exceed 39 degrees Celsius. The central region is predicted to face even more extreme conditions, with the area from Thanh Hoa Province to Hue City becoming the hottest zone, experiencing highs between 38 and 40 degrees Celsius. Western mountainous areas in the center could see temperatures surpass 40 degrees Celsius.

Between June 22 and 25, the region is expected to see a period of severe to exceptionally severe heat.

— National Centre for Hydrometeorological Forecasting (NCHMF)Specific forecast for the central region.

A combination of a western low-pressure heat system and strong Foehn winds is fueling the intense heat. Meteorologists note that June's average temperatures across the country were already 0.5 to 1 degree Celsius above the long-term average. Further spells of severe heat are likely to occur intermittently through July.

Average temperatures across the country in June were generally 0.5 to 1 deg C above the long-term average, with some locations recording even higher anomalies.

— Nguyen Duc Hoa, deputy head of the NCHMF’s Climate Forecasting OfficeCommentary on current temperature trends.

Authorities have issued warnings about the heightened risk of fires and explosions in residential areas due to increased electricity demand and low humidity. The threat of forest fires is also expected to rise. Health experts are advising the public to take precautions against dehydration and heat-related illnesses. The volatile weather pattern is forecast to persist until late July, with heatwave conditions gradually easing in the north by early September and in the central region by late September.

Heatwaves are expected to persist from July to September.

— Hoang Phuc Lam, deputy directorLong-term forecast for heatwave persistence.
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