Longest heat wave with temperatures exceeding 39℃ bakes parts of Vietnam
VOV.VN - The hot spell, believed to be the longest to hit northern and north-central regions of Vietnam this summer, is forecast to last for several days more with daytime temperatures even rising past 39℃.
Localities stretching from Thanh Hoa to Thua Thien-Hue are anticipated to endure extreme hot weather on July 11, with temperatures ranging between 36 and 39℃, and relative humidity falling to a low of 45%, the National Centre for Hydro Meteorological Forecasting said on July 11.
Meanwhile, the ongoing heat wave is also baking the northern delta and central localities from Da Nang to Phu Yen, with daytime temperatures rising to a high of 37℃ or even 38℃ in some places, and relative humidity dropping to a low of 50%.
This is the longest hot spell that has hit northern and north-central parts of Vietnam this summer. Experts have warned that the hot spell that has gripped Vietnam for over a week is likely to last for several days to come.
The intensity of the heat wave is forecast to subside on July 16, and rain will start shortly afterwards.
