Central regions continue facing hot weather

Due to the influence of a low-pressure trough combined with winds from the southwest, Thanh Hoa to Phu Yen; the midlands, and the Northern Delta and Hoa Binh province will continue to suffer intense heat on August 18, with maximum temperatures ranging from 35-37 degrees Celsius, with some locations even recording temperatures over 37 degrees Celsius.

Humidity is averaging at 50-60% and the total time per day with temperatures above 35 degrees Celsius is between 11 and 16 hours.

In Hanoi, maximum temperatures will also reach 35-37 degrees Celsius on August 18, with some locations seeing over 37 degrees Celsius.

Today, the UV index is forecast to present a high risk of harm in provinces and cities across the country, mainly between 10 am to 1 pm; especially in Hanoi, Can Tho and Ca Mau, between 11am and 1pm.

In the next three days, the UV index is forecast to present a high risk of harm in cities across the country, especially Ca Mau on August 20.

Warnings of the risk of fire in residential areas and forest fires in central provinces have been issued due to the intense heat combined with low humidity and southwesterly winds.

In addition, at these temperatures, people are likely to experience heat exhaustion and cramps after prolonged exposure to the sun or after substantial physical activity.