According to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, today (April 29), the Son La, Hoa Binh and Thanh Hoa to Phu Yen areas continue to experience extremely hot weather with the highest temperature commonly ranging from 39-42 degrees, some places over 42 degrees; the lowest relative humidity is from 30-35%.

The Northern, Central Highlands and Southern regions have hot and extremely hot weather, some places are especially hot with the highest temperature from 36-39 degrees, some places above 39 degrees; the lowest relative humidity is 40-45%.

Particularly, the area from Khanh Hoa to Binh Thuan maintains the intensity of hot weather with the highest temperature from 35-36 degrees, some places over 36 degrees.

The meteorological agency continues to warn of the risk of natural disasters due to heat in the Son La, Hoa Binh areas and from Thanh Hoa to Phu Yen at level 2.

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 conditions of the surface such as concrete and asphalt.

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Hot weather during the first three days of the holiday. Photo: Minh Hien

However, the hot weather is likely to gradually decrease from around May 1-2 in the North and Central regions; from around May 4-5 in the Central Highlands and the South. Specifically, from the night of April 30 to May 1, the North is likely to have scattered showers and thunderstorms in the late afternoon and night, the heat will decrease.

Weather forecast for regions across the country on April 29, 2024 :

Northwest

Few clouds, hot and very hot days, some places are especially hot; Son La and Hoa Binh are especially hot and very hot; no rain at night. Light wind.

Lowest temperature: 24-27 degrees, some places below 23 degrees. Highest temperature: 36-39 degrees, some places above 39 degrees; Son La and Hoa Binh in particular 38-41 degrees, some places above 41 degrees.

Northeast

Few clouds, hot and very hot days, some places are especially hot, especially Quang Ninh-Hai Phong sunny days; no rain at night. Southeast to south wind level 2-3.

Lowest temperature: 26-29 degrees, some mountainous areas below 26 degrees. Highest temperature: 36-39 degrees, some places above 39 degrees; Quang Ninh-Hai Phong 32-34 degrees.

Thanh Hoa - Thua Thien Hue

Partly cloudy, especially hot during the day, with showers and thunderstorms in some places in the evening and at night. Southwest wind level 2-3. During thunderstorms, there is a possibility of tornadoes, lightning, hail and strong gusts of wind.

Lowest temperature: 28-31 degrees. Highest temperature: 39-42 degrees, some places above 42 degrees.

Da Nang to Binh Thuan

Cloudy, from Da Nang to Phu Yen, hot and very hot during the day, especially very hot in some places; hot in the South; showers and thunderstorms in the evening and at night in some places. Southeast to south wind level 2-3. During thunderstorms, there is a possibility of tornadoes, lightning, hail and strong gusts of wind.

Lowest temperature: 26-29 degrees. Highest temperature: North 38-41 degrees, some places above 41 degrees; South 35-36 degrees, some places above 36 degrees.

Central Highlands

Cloudy, hot and very hot during the day, some places very hot; showers and thunderstorms in the evening and at night. Light wind. During thunderstorms there is a possibility of tornadoes, lightning, hail and strong gusts of wind.

Lowest temperature: 23-26 degrees, some places below 23 degrees. Highest temperature: 35-38 degrees, some places above 38 degrees.

Southern Vietnam

Cloudy, hot and very hot during the day, especially very 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.

Lowest temperature: 26-29 degrees. Highest temperature: 36-39 degrees, some places above 39 degrees.

Hanoi

Few clouds, hot and extremely hot during the day; no rain at night. Southeast to south wind level 2-3.

Lowest temperature: 27-29 degrees. Highest temperature: 38-39 degrees, some places above 39 degrees.

The North welcomes cold air right after the 'fiery' heat wave

The North welcomes cold air right after the 'fiery' heat wave

After April 30, in the first 1-2 days of May, there is a possibility of weak cold air causing thunderstorms, ending the heat in the North; in the Central region, the temperature will also decrease slightly and then become hot again.
Scene of escaping the 40 degree heat on Hoan Kiem Lake walking street on the first day of the holiday

Scene of escaping the 40 degree heat on Hoan Kiem Lake walking street on the first day of the holiday

The heat of over 40 degrees Celsius in Hanoi on the afternoon of April 27 forced many tourists on the Hoan Kiem Lake walking street to rush to find shade and drink water continuously.