A heat wave measuring up to 40 degrees Celsius (104oF) is being prolonged across Viet Nam, according to the country’s weather forecast center.

People are seen wearing protective clothes to cope with the scorching heat

According to forecasts by the National Center for Hydro – Meteorological Forecasting, provinces in the northwest and central regions experienced high heat of 35 to 38 degrees Celsius (95-100.4oF) on 7 May, while the southern region saw a gradual drop in the intensity of the heat.

The hot spell in northern and central Viet Nam is forecast to reach the highs of 37 to 40 degrees Celsius (98.6-104oF), with certain places hitting over 40 degrees.

The heat wave will end in the northern region beginning Tuesday, while decreasing in intensity across central coastal provinces.

Viet Nam’s southern region has recently been hit by an unusually extreme hot spell, beginning in March, which sent thousands of children to hospital while interfering with locals’ daily activities.

(Source: Tuoi Tre News)