In recent days, Da Nang has been sweltering in temperatures as much as 40 degrees Celsius after another extreme heatwave swept across the mid-central region.

The city is reeling under scorching heat with forecasters predicting temperatures to soar between 38 and 40 degrees Celsius in the daytime, and even over 40 degree Celsius in some parts of the mid-central region, especially from 11.00am until 4.00pm. Meanwhile, the lowest humidity is reported as between 35 and 40%.

Instead of staying at home, many residents have been seen coming to such public places as the 29 March Park for beating the heat, sitting in the shade of trees or taking a rest under the bridges during very hot days. Meanwhile, many manual labourers are still working under sunshine.

Here are some photos, taken by our reporter Xuan Son, during these hot days.

According to the Mid-Central Region Centre for Hydro-meteorological Forecasting, Da Nang and elsewhere in the mid-central region are experiencing an intense heatwave due to the influence of the developing southern low pressure trough associated with a strong foehn wind in the southwest region.

Some people taking a rest under the Hue T-junction overpass

A young family sitting on a grass under the Hue T-junction overpass

People sitting in the shade in the 29 March Park

In the afternoons, the beaches have been crowded with swimmers

Bach Dang Street riverside pavement is an ideal place for senior citizens to enjoy relaxing moments during these hot days

Motorcycle drivers are covered almost entirely from head to toe in combinations of helmets, sunglasses, facemasks, long sleeves, gloves, long pants, and socks to avoid the burning sunshine.

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Sanitation workers working under the hot weather

A woman harvesting oysters in the afternoon near the foot of the Thuan Phuoc Bridge

An elderly collector of wasted materials drinking water to keep cool in the hot day.

The Mid-Central Region Centre for Hydro-meteorological Forecasting warned the sun's ultraviolet (UV) index is predicted to be between 4 and 9 in Da Nang and Ho Chi Minh City today (20 May), thereby causing negative effects on the human body as people are exposed to high temperatures for a long time.

Temperatures are forecast to be above 38 degrees Celsius today (20 May) and the extreme weather is expected to continue into the next few days. Forecasts show all of coastal areas from Quang Tri to Phu Yen provinces are predicted to be affected by the extended heatwave.