Intense, unrelenting hot weather continues to plague  much parts of Central Viet Nam, according to Viet Nam’s National Center for Hydro-meteorological Forecasting.

Extreme heat warnings are in place Thursday and Friday for the parts from Thanh Hoa to Phu Yen, including Da Nang. Excessive heat is expected to continue to scorch these areas where daytime temperatures will hover around 36-38 degree Celsius, and even above 39 degree Celsius at isolated places. The lowest humidity level in these localities will be between 40% and 60%.

Sweltering heat and humidity will linger over Central Viet Nam for several more days.

In the parts from Thanh Hoa to Thua Thien - Hue, today will see mostly sunny skies with high temperatures between 36 and 38 degrees Celsius, and even upper 39 degrees Celsius at isolated localities. There are further warnings of potential showers and thunderstorms in some places in late afternoon and night hours.

The parts from Da Nang to Binh Thuan are in for a hot day on Thursday with a predicted top of 35- 38 degrees Celsius, and even above 38 degrees Celsius at some places. There will be a potential for showers and thunderstorms at isolated places late afternoon and the night.

This heat wave will bring life-threatening conditions to many people working outdoors. Heat exhaustion and heatstroke are potentially serious conditions that can occur if they get too hot. They usually happen during a heatwave or in a hot climate. Heat stroke results from prolonged exposure to high temperatures - usually in combination with dehydration which leads to failure of the body's temperature control system.

Hence, 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.

National forecasters are urged to practice extreme caution during heat wave conditions and are advised to look out for vulnerable members of the community, including children and the elderly.

Reporting by BAO TIN TUC – Translating by H.L