Northern and central regions hit by severe heat wave
VOV.VN - Northern and north-central provinces are currently sweltering due to the impact of a severe heat wave, with temperatures in some places reaching 38 degrees Celsius, according to the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.
The coming days are set to see Hanoi experience an extremely hot spell, with lows of around 26 degrees Celsius and highs reaching between 35 and 37 degrees Celsius. The capital is also likely to see rain both late in the afternoon and at midnight.
Elsewhere, the central region will continue to suffer from the impact of the scorching heatwave, with temperatures of between 35 and 38 degrees Celsius expected over the next couple of days.
These high temperatures combined with low humidity during the current wave pose a risk of fire and explosions occurring in residential areas due to the increased demand for electricity, as well as risks relating to forest fires in central localities, the centre said.
Dehydration, exhaustion, and heat stroke due to the human body being exposed to high temperatures for a long period of time also represent dangers to people nationwide.
