Note the weather in Ho Chi Minh City this new week

TPO - During the week, the weather in Ho Chi Minh City will continue to be hot and sunny, with the highest temperature reaching 36 degrees Celsius at the weekend. Some areas may experience light showers in the late afternoon.

TPO - During the week, the weather in Ho Chi Minh City will continue to be hot and sunny, with the highest temperature reaching 36 degrees Celsius at the weekend. Some areas may experience light showers in the late afternoon.

According to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, the weather in the Southern region today (March 24) is cloudy, sunny during the day, especially in the East, there will be hot sun in some places, and showers and thunderstorms in some places in the evening and at night. The lowest temperature is from 23-26 degrees Celsius, the highest is from 32-35 degrees Celsius, especially in the Southeast, some places will be over 35 degrees Celsius.

Meanwhile, the Ho Chi Minh City area continues to experience a prolonged heat wave with high temperatures, expected to rise to 35 degrees Celsius. According to the forecast, today's weather is mainly cloudy and sunny with average humidity ranging from 50% - 65%.

It is forecasted that in the city areas, central districts such as District 1, District 3, District 5 will have quite high temperatures, ranging from 34-35 degrees Celsius at noon. Meanwhile, the suburban districts such as Binh Chanh, Hoc Mon, Cu Chi will have similar temperatures but lower humidity, creating a more stuffy feeling.

Note the weather in Ho Chi Minh City this new week photo 1

During the week, the weather in Ho Chi Minh City will continue to be hot and sunny. Illustration: Huu Huy

Today's UV index is forecast at 11, which can be dangerous if exposed to the sun for too long.

Experts recommend that people should limit going out between 10am and 4pm, and use sun protection measures such as wearing hats, long-sleeved shirts and sunscreen.

In the coming days, the weather in Ho Chi Minh City will continue to be hot and sunny, with the highest temperature reaching 36 degrees Celsius at the weekend. Some areas may experience light showers in the evening.

According to the Southern Hydrometeorological Station, the weather patterns affecting the Ho Chi Minh City area are as follows: Currently, the continental cold high pressure (cold air) continues to weaken. From around March 25-26, the possibility of forming a low pressure trough with an axis at about 25-28 degrees North latitude connecting with the low pressure area in the West tends to develop and gradually expand to the East, then be compressed and gradually filled up. Around March 28, it is likely to strengthen again. Above, the subtropical high pressure weakens and gradually withdraws to the East.

"Beware of strong sunshine and low humidity, which will cause hot and dry air outside, and unseasonal thunderstorms" - Southern Hydrometeorological Station informed.