Weather today April 17: Widespread heat, high risk of fire and explosion

Today, April 17, the weather is hot and sunny nationwide.

The National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting said that today, April 17, the weather in mountainous areas from Thanh Hoa to Quang Ngai is hot, with some places experiencing severe heat. The highest temperature is commonly 35-37 degrees Celsius, with some places above 37 degrees Celsius.

Humidity 45–50%. Hot weather lasts from 11am to 4pm.

In the Southeast region, it is hot with the highest temperature of 35-36 degrees Celsius, some places above 36 degrees Celsius.

Humidity 50-55%. Hot weather lasts from 12pm to 4pm.

The remaining areas are hot and sunny.

The meteorological agency warns that prolonged widespread heat, low humidity combined with the foehn effect pose a risk of explosions, fires and forest fires.

People should pay attention to the risk of dehydration and heat exhaustion if exposed to hot weather for a long time.

Actual outdoor temperature may be 2-4 degrees Celsius higher than forecast depending on the surface (concrete, asphalt).

In this weather, people should limit going outdoors during peak hot hours. Be proactive in fire prevention and fighting, use electricity safely. Drink enough water and rest properly when working outdoors.

Detailed weather forecast today April 17:

Hanoi is cloudy, sunny day. Lowest temperature 20-23 degrees Celsius, highest 32-34 degrees Celsius.

Northwest region is cloudy, sunny during the day, hot in some places. Lowest temperature 19-22 degrees Celsius, highest 30-35 degrees Celsius.

Northeast region is cloudy, sunny during the day, hot in some places. Lowest temperature 20-23 degrees Celsius, highest 31-35 degrees Celsius.

Thanh Hoa to Hue is cloudy, sunny during the day, some places are hot to extremely hot. Lowest temperature 20-23 degrees Celsius, highest 31-37 degrees Celsius.

From Da Nang to Binh Thuan, it is cloudy, sunny during the day, and hot in some places. The lowest temperature is 21-24 degrees Celsius, the highest is 35-37 degrees Celsius.

Central Highlands cloudy, sunny days, hot in some places. Lowest temperature 20-23 degrees Celsius, highest 31-35 degrees Celsius.

The South is cloudy, sunny during the day, hot in some places. Lowest temperature 24-27 degrees Celsius, highest 32-36 degrees Celsius./.