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Intense heat wave returns to northern Vietnam

Northern and north-central provinces of Vietnam will be hit by another heat wave that is due to begin this weekend and last several days, according to the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting (NCHMF).

Hanoi outdoor temperature reaches up to 60 degrees centigrade

Hanoi is experiencing scorching hot days with recorded temperatures of 60 degrees centigrade outside.

Severe heatwave hits north, central regions

Northern and north-central provinces are sizzling in a severe hot wave, with temperatures ranging from 37-40 degrees Celsius and even over 40 degrees C in some places, announced the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.

Northern Vietnam to suffer heat waves up to 41-42 degrees Celsius

It is forecast that this summer the weather in the Northern region of Vietnam will not be as intense and prolonged as it was in 2020. However, there may be heat waves in some provinces with the highest temperatures reaching 41- 42 degrees Celsius.

Workers toil under midday sun

A street cleaner, a waste collector in Hanoi, a traffic police officer in the central city of Nghe An and a construction worker in the central province of Ha Tinh continued to do their job diligently despite the intense heat at noon on recent days.

Hot weather increases yield of salt farms in central region

Despite the hot weather of 40 degrees Celsius, people are still working hard on salt fields in Hoa Loc commune, Hau Loc district, in the central province of Thanh Hoa. In return, however, the yield and quality of salt will be higher.

People struggle in scorching heat of over 40oC

At 11 am on June 1, the temperature measured in many places across the country was more than 40 degrees Celsius. The heat wave is expected to continue for the next few days.

Hanoi endures second heat wave, temperatures drop in HCM City

Regions throughout northern and central Vietnam, including Hanoi, continued to endure a hot spell for the second time this year with temperatures in some places reaching 42 degrees Celsius, 

Heat wave sends temperature up to 42 degrees C in northern, central regions

A new heat wave is forecast to hit the northern and central regions from June 22 – 24 and could push the temperature up to 42 degrees Celsius (107.6 degree Fahrenheit) in some areas.

Heatwave continues to hit Vietnam's northern and central regions

Hot weather is expected to continue to hit the North and Central regions in the next few days, with the extreme heat reaching up to 37 degrees Celsius, according to the National Hydrometeorological Forecast Centre.

Hanoians seek measures to cope with prolonged heat wave

The daily lives of local people in Hanoi has been greatly affected by a hot spell lasting for several days, with the severe heat forcing many locals to find ways to protect themselves from the recent weather conditions.

Extreme heatwave in North Vietnam to recede by mid-June

The North and Central regions are expected to endure the current heatwave for several more days to come, with the extreme heat in the North being likely to recede from June 13, according to the national weather service.

Northern and central regions set for more hot weather

The extremely hot weather with temperatures up to 39 degrees Celsius is set to last at least until Saturday in the northern and central regions.

 

Hanoi swelters in grip of summer heat wave

Localities throughout the north of the country, including Hanoi, have been enduring a major hot spell at the start of summer with temperatures reaching up to 40 degrees Celsius.

Hanoians struggling to survive in blazing heat

Hanoi is experiencing scorching hot weather which is forecasted to last until June 9.

Heat wave intensifies nationwide, temperatures rise above 38

Both northern and central regions of Vietnam are seeing the recent heat wave intensify with the scorching weather expected to last for an additional five to seven days and temperatures set to hit over 38 degrees Celsius, according to meteorologists.

Another heat wave strikes VN, temperatures rise to 40 again

Another heat wave is sweeping across the northern and central regions of Vietnam, with temperatures reaching 40 degrees Celsius and UV levels hazardous to human health.

Hanoi swelters in the midst of a summer heat wave

The majority of the country’s northern provinces, including Hanoi, have been hit by a major hot spell, with temperatures climbing to highs of 40 degrees Celsius.

Local air-conditioner brands join race for market share

Vietnamese air conditioner manufacturers are increasingly using sophisticated technologies as they jostle for market share in a competitive market.

Heavy rains forecasted to hit northern, central regions

The northern and northern central regions of Vietnam would face downpours from this evening, May 21, following scorching hot days.