Heat wave increases in the North and Central regions in the second half of May

According to forecasts, in the second half of May, the number of hot days tends to increase in the Northern, North and North Central regions compared to the same period in 2022 and compared to the average for the same period.

On May 15, Head of Weather Forecast Department, National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting Nguyen Van Huong said that in the second half of May, the temperature tends to be 0.5-1 degree Celsius higher than the average of many years.

The number of hot days tends to increase in the Northern, North and North Central regions compared to the same period in 2022 and compared to the average of the same period.

In the South, the Southwest monsoon tends to start operating from around mid-May, rain tends to increase in the area, and heat gradually decreases in the Southern region.

Specifically, on May 16, the Northwest region will have scattered showers and thunderstorms, with some areas experiencing heat. From May 17 to 23, there is a possibility of widespread heat.

The Northeast region will have rain in some places from May 17-18 and 21-23, with the possibility of widespread heat. From May 19-20, there will be scattered showers and thunderstorms.

The North and Central Central regions will have rain, showers, and thunderstorms in some places; the western mountainous areas will have localized heat. From around May 17-23, the North and Central Central regions will likely experience widespread heat.

Other areas will have scattered showers and thunderstorms. In the Central Highlands and the South, from May 17, there will be scattered showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening; from May 18 to 23, there will be scattered showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening, with some areas having moderate to heavy rain.

Areas under precaution during thunderstorms are subject to the possibility of tornadoes, lightning, hail and strong winds.

Due to the effects of heat and intense heat combined with low humidity in the air, the southwest wind causes the foehn effect , so there is a risk of explosions and fires in residential areas due to increased demand for electricity; risk of forest fires.

In addition, hot weather can also cause dehydration, exhaustion, and heat stroke in people exposed to high temperatures for a long time./.

(Vietnam+)

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