Heat wave to extend across Vietnam in days to come

May 09, 2016 | 10:05

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A heat wave measuring up to 40 degrees Celsius (104oF) will be prolonged across Vietnam in three to five days to come, according to the country’s weather forecast center.

According to forecasts by the National Center for Hydro – Meteorological Forecasting, provinces in the northwest and central regions will continue to experience high heat of 35 to 38 degrees Celsius (95-100.4oF) on Saturday, while the southern region will see a gradual drop in the intensity of the heat.

The hot spell in northern and central Vietnam is forecast to last for at least three to five days and temperatures are expected to reach the highs of 37 to 40 degrees Celsius (98.6-104oF), with certain places hitting over 40 degrees.

The heat wave will end in the northern region beginning next Tuesday, while decreasing in intensity across central coastal provinces.

Vietnam’s southern region has recently been hit by an unusually extreme hot spell, beginning in March, which sent thousands of children to hospital while interfering with locals’ daily activities.

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