Weather forecasters share latest outlook on heat wave in the North

Latest assessment of heat in the North

According to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting: Today (June 21), the weather in the North will continue to be hot and sunny. It is forecasted that by the end of tomorrow (June 22), the North will experience mild thunderstorms, and the low pressure area over the sea may strengthen into a tropical depression.

Many areas across the country are about to end this heat wave.

Last night and this morning (June 21), in the mountainous areas of the North, South Central, Central Highlands and South, there were showers and thunderstorms, locally heavy to very heavy rain. The rainfall from 7:00 p.m. on June 20 to 8:00 a.m. on June 21 was over 70mm in some places such as: Tan Lap (Ha Giang) 435.2mm, Nhat Tien (Lang Son) 150.2mm Quang Tan (Dak Nong) 75.4mm, Duc Hoa (Long An) 106.8mm, Nha Be ( Ho Chi Minh City) 76mm,...

Forecast of heavy rain in the next 24 to 48 hours: From June 21 to June 22, in the Central Highlands and the South, there will be moderate rain, heavy rain and thunderstorms, locally very heavy rain with common rainfall from 40-80mm, some places over 150mm (moderate rain, heavy rain mainly concentrated in the afternoon and night).

In addition, in the evening and night of June 21, the Northern region will have scattered showers and thunderstorms, locally heavy rain with rainfall from 15-30mm, in some places over 70mm.

During the day and night of June 21, the area from Quang Ngai to Binh Thuan will have showers and thunderstorms, locally heavy to very heavy rain with rainfall from 20-50mm, in some places over 80mm.

Warning: Heavy rain in the Central Highlands and Southern regions is likely to last until June 23.

Sharing with Dan Viet, expert Nguyen Van Huong - Head of Weather Forecast Department, National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting said: The appearance of the Northwest - Southeast low pressure trough also causes changes in the weather of the Northern provinces. The Southeast wind has weakened the low pressure area in the West, in the coming time, the heat in the Northern region as well as the Central provinces will tend to decrease.

Sharing with Dan Viet, Mr. Nguyen Van Huong - Head of Weather Forecast Department, National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, the latest information about the heat wave

"We estimate that from tomorrow, June 22, the heat will gradually ease, and from June 23, the heat in the Northern region will almost end, and the Central region will also ease significantly," Mr. Huong added.

On June 21, from Thanh Hoa to Thua Thien Hue, there will be hot and extremely hot weather, some places will be especially hot with the highest temperature commonly ranging from 36-39 degrees, some places will be over 39 degrees; low relative humidity, commonly 40-45%. The midlands, the Northern Delta, Hoa Binh and from Da Nang to Quang Ngai will have hot weather, some places will be extremely hot with the highest temperature commonly ranging from 35-37 degrees, some places will be over 37 degrees; the lowest relative humidity is commonly 50-55%.

On June 22, from Thanh Hoa to Thua Thien Hue, there will be hot weather, some places will be extremely hot with the highest temperature commonly ranging from 35-37 degrees, some places above 37 degrees; low relative humidity, commonly 50-55%.

Forecast time	Area of ​​influence	Highest temperature ( o C)	Humidity relative lowest (%)	Heating time (hours)
June 21	Thanh Hoa to Thua Thien Hue	36-39, some places over 39	40-45	10-18
	Midlands, Northern Delta, Hoa Binh and from Da Nang to Quang Ngai	35-37, some places over 37	50-55	11-17
June 22	Thanh Hoa to Thua Thien Hue	35-37, some places over 37	50-55	10-17

Due to the effects of heat and intense heat combined with low humidity in the air, there is a risk of 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.

Note: The forecast temperature in the heat bulletin and the actual felt temperature outside can differ by 2-4 degrees, or even higher depending on the surface conditions such as concrete and asphalt.

Coping with heavy rain, lightning, hail and strong winds

According to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, on the night of June 20 and the morning of June 21, the mountainous areas of the North had moderate to heavy rain, with some places experiencing extremely heavy rain such as Tan Lap (Ha Giang) 435mm, Nhat Tien (Lang Son) 150mm. The North is forecast to continue to have scattered showers and thunderstorms, with localized heavy rain; thunderstorms are likely to cause tornadoes, lightning, hail and strong gusts of wind; there is a risk of flash floods and landslides in mountainous areas and flooding in low-lying areas.

In order to proactively respond and minimize damage, the Standing Office of the National Steering Committee for Natural Disaster Prevention and Control requests the Steering Committees for Natural Disaster Prevention and Control and Search and Rescue of provinces and cities to:

1. Organize inspections of areas where heavy rain has occurred to promptly deploy response forces, rescue, and support people to overcome consequences (if any).

2. Deploy shock forces to inspect and review residential areas along rivers, streams, low-lying areas, and areas at high risk of flooding, flash floods, and landslides to proactively clear the flow, organize the relocation and evacuation of people when situations arise.

3. Closely monitor warning bulletins, natural disaster forecasts, weather, timely and regular notifications and guidance for authorities and people at all levels to proactively prevent and minimize damage.

4. Direct specialized agencies to coordinate with provincial television stations and media agencies, especially at grassroots levels, to propagate, disseminate, and instruct people on how to recognize and respond to thunderstorms with tornadoes, lightning, hail, strong gusts of wind and heavy rain, flash floods, and landslides to minimize damage.

5. Organize a permanent presence, closely monitor weather and natural disaster developments, and regularly compile reports to the Standing Office of the National Steering Committee for Natural Disaster Prevention and Control.

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