It is forecasted that today (May 5), hot weather, severe heat will occur from Thanh Hoa to Phu Yen with the highest temperature commonly ranging from 35-37 degrees, some places over 38 degrees; the lowest relative humidity commonly ranges from 50-55%. The Northern and Southern regions will experience localized heat with the highest temperature in some places over 35 degrees.

The hot weather in the Central region is likely to last until around May 9, then gradually cool down.

Hydrometeorological experts warn that the effects of heat combined with low humidity in the air can cause explosions and fires in residential areas due to increased demand for electricity and the risk of forest fires. In addition, heat can also cause dehydration, exhaustion, and heat stroke in the human body when exposed to high temperatures for a long time.

Weather nationwide on Monday (May 5), Hanoi capital is cloudy, sunny during the day, hot in some places; showers and thunderstorms in some places in the evening and at night. Southeast to south wind level 2-3. Lowest temperature 25-27 degrees. Highest temperature 33-35, some places over 35 degrees.

The Northwest region is cloudy, sunny during the day, hot in some places; showers and thunderstorms in some places in the evening and at night. Light wind. During thunderstorms, there is a possibility of tornadoes, lightning, hail and strong gusts of wind. The lowest temperature is 23-26 degrees, some places below 23 degrees. The highest temperature is 31-34 degrees; some places above 35 degrees.

The Northeast region is cloudy, sunny during the day, hot in some places; showers and thunderstorms in some places in the evening and at night. Wind from the east to the south, level 2-3. During thunderstorms, there is a possibility of tornadoes, lightning, hail and strong gusts of wind. Lowest temperature 24-27 degrees. Highest temperature 32-35 degrees, some places above 35 degrees.

From Thanh Hoa to Hue, it is cloudy, hot during the day, with some places experiencing severe heat; showers and thunderstorms in the evening and at night in some places. Light wind. During thunderstorms, there is a possibility of tornadoes, lightning, hail and strong gusts of wind. Lowest temperature 25-28 degrees. Highest temperature 34-37 degrees, with some places above 38 degrees.

From Da Nang to Binh Thuan, it is cloudy and sunny during the day, especially in the North, it is hot and sunny, some places are very hot; in the evening and at night, there are showers and thunderstorms in some places. Southeast wind level 2-3. During thunderstorms, there is a possibility of tornadoes, lightning, hail and strong gusts of wind. The lowest temperature is 25-28 degrees. The highest temperature in the North is 35-37 degrees, some places are over 37 degrees; in the South, it is 32-34 degrees.

The Central Highlands is cloudy, sunny during the day; scattered showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening, locally heavy rain; scattered showers and thunderstorms at night. Light wind. During thunderstorms, there is a possibility of tornadoes, lightning, hail and strong gusts of wind. Lowest temperature 20-23 degrees. Highest temperature 31-34 degrees, some places above 34 degrees.

The South is cloudy, sunny during the day, hot in some places; scattered showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening, locally heavy rain in some places; scattered showers and thunderstorms at night. Light wind. During thunderstorms, there is a possibility of tornadoes, lightning, hail and strong gusts of wind. Lowest temperature 24-27 degrees. Highest temperature 31-34 degrees, some places over 35 degrees.

Source: https://cand.com.vn/doi-song/mien-bac-nang-nong-gay-gat-trung-bo-vuot-muc-nhiet-38-do-c-i767258/