Milder temperatures are expected to return to Northern Viet Nam and much of Central Viet Nam from Thanh Hoa to Phu Yen, including Da Nang, from Sunday (June 4), according to Viet Nam’s National Center for Hydro-meteorological Forecasting.

The national weather service has issued a heat advisory that will remain in effect until Saturday (June 3) for these areas as local residents in the affected areas are reeling under a scorching heat wave.

Extreme heat put residents in the Northern region and the parts from Thanh Hoa to Thua Thien- Hue under heat warnings and advisories on Thursday and Friday, the national forecasters said. The maximum temperature in these areas is expected to touch 35-38 degree Celsius, and even above 39 degree Celsius at isolated locations. Lowest humidity is likely to record at 40-60%. Meanwhile, the parts from Da Nang to Phu Yen will sizzle during the said period as the mercury may rise above 37 degrees Celsius at isolated locations, with 35 to 37 degrees Celsius expected to be common across these areas. The lowest humidity level in these areas will be between 50% and 65%.

During scorching days, the perceived outdoor temperature in the affected areas may be 2-4 degrees Celsius higher than the forecast temperature, possibly even higher depending on the buffer surface conditions such as concrete and asphalt.

The national weather service has predicted the prevailing heat wave conditions in the Northern region and the parts from Thanh Hoa to Phu Yen, including Da Nang, to continue through Saturday, June 3. The weather will likely to become more pleasant in these areas from Sunday, June 4.

The heat wave will bring life-threatening conditions to many people working outdoors. Anyone outdoors during the hottest times of the day will need to drink plenty of fluids, and take breaks from strenuous activities to lower the risk for heat-related illnesses.

Older people, those with underlying health conditions, and very young children are all more at risk from the higher temperatures.  They will be at the highest risk for heatstroke or heat exhaustion, and should stay in air-conditioned locations when possible.

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 affected areas. In addition, the extreme heat, coupled with drought conditions across the warning 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.

Reporting by TTXVN/Vietnam+ - Translating by H.L