Viet Nam’s National Center for Hydro-meteorological Forecasting has issued heatwave warnings for Northwest and Central Viet Nam as heatwaves will ramp up in intensity in the second half of April. 

Northwest and Central Vietnam are likely to face intense heatwave in the second half of April. Illustrative image : VNA

Heat and humidity are in forecast for the Northwest region and the parts from Thanh Hoa to Phu Yen, including Da Nang, from Tuesday into Wednesday, with the maximum temperatures expected to touch 35-38 degrees Celsius, and even above 39 degree Celsius at isolated locations while lowest humidity is likely to record at 35-60 per cent.

Highs in 35-38 degree Celsius and upper 39 degree Celsius at isolated locations are likely by Wednesday. The advisory will stay in effect between 11:00am and 5:00pm as temperatures are expected to exceed 38 degrees Celsius. Lowest humidity is likely to record at 35-55 per cent.

The national weather service has predicted the prevailing heatwave conditions in the Northwest region and the parts from Thanh Hoa to Phu Yen to continue till Sunday, April 23.

From Friday into Sunday, searing heat wave with localized extreme heat is set to hit the Northern region and Mid-Central region while the widespread extreme heat is expected to engulf the Southeast region .  

The combined effects of hot and low humidity conditions along with high winds blowing from the southwest pose an increased fire or explosion risk in residential settings in the warning areas. In addition, the extreme heat, coupled with drought conditions across these areas, help fuel wildfires there.

Persistent soaring temperatures can lead to illnesses such as dehydration and even heatstroke. Health experts said residents in the warning region should try to stay cool and drink plenty of water.

The national weather service encourages residents in affected areas to take the necessary precautions to avoid exposure to the extreme conditions, as well as learn the risk factors and symptoms of heat-related illness to protect themselves and their family members.

The effects of high heat and humidity can create dangerous conditions that can lead to heat stress and illness. Symptoms of heat stroke include hot, dry, and red skin; a rapid pulse; rapid and shallow breathing; loss of alertness, confusion, and loss of consciousness.

Health experts recommend that people need to wear sunscreen and sun-protective clothing, such as long-sleeved shirts, long pants, and wide brim hats to keep delicate skin on the neck, ears, and face safe, UV protective glasses, in order protect their skin from the sun’s harmful UV rays.

Besides, people should take vitamin C supplements from fruits, use regularly sunscreen before they go outside, even on cloudy days.

Reporting by TTXVN – Translating by H.L