Prolonged heat with very high harmful UV index

(NLDO) - According to the Southern Hydrometeorological Station, today Ho Chi Minh City has prolonged heat, with the peak at noon when the UV index and humidity are very high.

Today, January 7, the weather in Ho Chi Minh City is forecast to be cloudy, no rain, sunny to hot. Early morning and night weather will be cool.

The lowest temperature is 22 degrees Celsius and the highest is 32 degrees Celsius.

Today, the weather in Ho Chi Minh City is sunny with a very high UV index.

In addition, people should note that the humidity in the air today will remain quite high at about 76%. This can make the feeling of heat increase, especially when exposed to sunlight.

At the same time, the ultraviolet (UV) index is predicted to reach a very high risk threshold (level 9) around noon, requiring personal protection when outdoors. At this UV level, exposing the skin directly to sunlight will cause rapid skin damage, and over time can cause more serious damage.

Therefore, to protect their health, people need to take full sun protection measures such as wearing UV-protective clothing, wide-brimmed hats, sunglasses and applying sunscreen with an appropriate SPF before going out during the day.

In other provinces and cities in the Southern region, the weather will generally remain cloudy, with intermittent sunshine during the day. Some places are likely to have showers and thunderstorms with northeast winds at level 2-3.

The lowest temperature ranges from 21-24 degrees Celsius and the highest temperature in the area ranges from 29-32 degrees Celsius, with some places above 32 degrees Celsius.

Source: https://nld.com.vn/thoi-tiet-tp-hcm-hom-nay-7-1-nang-nong-keo-dai-voi-chi-so-uv-gay-hai-rat-cao-196250107070501328.htm