People need to note that the temperature forecast in hot weather news and the actual outdoor temperature can vary by 2-4 degrees Celsius, or even higher.
Sanitation workers work hard under the harsh sun and high heat. (Photo: Tuan Anh/TTXVN)
According to the National Center for Hydrometeorological Forecasting, on April 29 and 30, the Northwestern region of the North and the area from Thanh Hoa to Phu Yen will have particularly intense heat with the highest temperature commonly ranging from 39 -42 degrees Celsius, in some places above 42 degrees Celsius. The lowest relative humidity is commonly 30-35%.
Other areas in the North, Central Highlands and South have hot weather and intense heat, some places are especially intense with the highest temperature commonly ranging from 35-39 degrees Celsius, some places are over 39 degrees Celsius. The lowest relative humidity is commonly 40-50%.
The area from Khanh Hoa to Binh Thuan is hot with the highest temperature commonly ranging from 35-36 degrees Celsius, in some places above 36 degrees Celsius. The lowest relative humidity is commonly 50-55%.
The National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting predicts that the heat is likely to gradually decrease from May 1-2 in the North and Central regions; from May 4-5 in the Central Highlands and the South. Natural disaster risk due to heat wave level 1; Particularly in the areas of Son La, Hoa Binh and from Thanh Hoa to Phu Yen level 2.
Meteorological experts warn that due to the effects of intense and especially intense heat combined with low humidity in the air, there is a risk of explosions and fires in residential areas due to the need to use water. Electricity usage increases and the risk of forest fires occurs.
In addition, heat can also cause dehydration, exhaustion, and heat stroke to the human body when exposed to high temperatures for a long time.
People need to note that the predicted temperature in hot weather news and the actual outdoor temperature can vary by 2-4 degrees Celsius, or even higher depending on cushion surface conditions such as concrete, asphalt road.
To minimize the harmful health effects of heat, doctors recommend that people increase the application of sun and heat protection measures such as wearing sunscreen and sunglasses when going out; need to drink enough water and increase nutrition; Eat lots of fruits to ensure enough vitamins to increase the body’s resistance.
People also need to limit going out between 11 and 3 p.m. because this is the time when sunlight is most dangerous, especially for people with weather-sensitive diseases./.
