Hanoi also suffers burning heat with highest temperature of 38-40C on May 18. Yesterday, the capital city recorded its highest temperature at 41.3C in Ha Dong District.
Today, the Central Highlands region is forecast to experience highest temperature of 31-34C while the southern region will see the highest temperature of 32-35C.
According to the National Centre for Hydro-meteorological Forecasting, the heat wave in the northern region and the area from Thanh Hoa to Phu Yen is likely to last until May 23.
Residential areas have been warned of the risk of fire and explosion due to the increasing demand for electricity and the risk of forest fires because of the influence of intense heat combined with low humidity and south-westerly winds.
In addition, hot weather can also cause dehydration, exhaustion, and heat stroke to the human body when exposed to high temperatures for a long time.
