Viet Nam’s National Center for Hydro-meteorological Forecasting has said that soaring heatwave conditions are likely to prevail North Central Coast and Mid-central region of Viet Nam on Monday, April 25, as the maximum temperature could hit over 37 degree Celsius in some parts. Sweltering temperatures of 35 and 37 degree Celsius will be common across these parts while the lowest humidity level in these areas will be between 45% and 60%. Especially, residents in mountainous areas will see temperatures climb 37 to 39 degree Celsius with some areas reaching over 39 degree Celsius.

The mercury is likely to reach above 35 degrees Celsius from the midday to 5:00pm.

Hot weather will linger in these areas, including Da Nang, until Wednesday, April 27.

The national weather service has forecast cloudy sky with no likelihood of rainfall in Da Nang Monday into Friday. The city will see highs of 33 to 34 degree Celsius and lows of 25 to 26 degree Celsius.

On Monday, sunshine is forecast for the parts from Da Nang to Binh Thuan and there is a chance of showers and thunderstorms during late afternoon and night hours in some places. Thunderstorms can produce strong winds, lightning, hail and tornadoes, the national forecasters warned. Winds levels 2 to 3 from the south and southeast may reach these areas. Maximum temperatures in these areas are expected to hover around 31-34 degrees Celsius, while minimum temperature will be in the range of 24-27 degrees Celsius.

Viet Nam’s National Steering Committee for Natural Disaster Prevention and Control is urging authorities in coastal areas, including Da Nang, to take proactive and necessary mitigation measures in response to strong winds at sea.

National weather forecasters have issued a high-wind alert for coastal parts from Quang Ninh to Quang Binh due to the influence of low pressure system in western Viet Nam.

Sunday afternoon into Monday, the Gulf of Tonkin could witness strong winds from the south and southeast at level 6, and gustiness of level 7, as well as experience rough seas with waves as high as 1.5m-3m.

The authorities in the warning areas must keep a close watch on severe weather development, and keep owners of vessels operating at sea timely informed about severe weather conditions in order to help them take the initiative to avoid dangerous areas or seek safe shelters during the bad weather. The focus must be on making the resources available in order to organize timely rescue of any person in distress at sea and provide timely support for those who need it during severe weather.

In addition, the heed must be paid on assisting local residents to prepare for high winds in an attempt to reduce the risk of possible damages.

Reporting by TTXVN/Vietnam⁺ – HOANG HIEP - Translating by H.L