Heat and intense sunshine continue in the North and some other areas, health experts suggest health protection measures

The heat wave in the North is likely to last until around August 10-11; the heat wave in the area from Thanh Hoa to Da Nang, the eastern provinces from Quang Ngai to Dak Lak and Khanh Hoa will last until around August 12.

To protect your health during hot weather, health experts recommend that people limit going out between 11am and 2pm. (Photo: N. N)

According to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, on August 7-8, the area from Nghe An to Da Nang , the eastern part of the provinces from Quang Ngai to Dak Lak and Khanh Hoa will have hot weather, some places will have severe heat with the highest temperature commonly 35-37 degrees Celsius, some places will have over 38 degrees Celsius, the lowest relative humidity is commonly 50-55%, the hot weather lasts from 10am to 5pm.

On August 8, the Northern region (except Dien Bien , Lai Chau) and Thanh Hoa will have hot weather with the highest temperature commonly 35-36 degrees Celsius, some places over 36 degrees Celsius, the lowest relative humidity commonly 60-65%, hot weather lasting from 12-16 hours.

The heat wave in the North is likely to last until around August 10-11; the heat wave in the area from Thanh Hoa to Da Nang, the eastern provinces from Quang Ngai to Dak Lak and Khanh Hoa is likely to last until around August 12.

Warning level 1 natural disaster risk due to heat.

Deputy Head of Weather Forecasting Department Nguyen Huu Thanh noted: "The forecast temperature in the heat bulletin and the actual temperature felt outdoors can differ by 2-4 degrees Celsius, or even higher depending on the conditions of the surface such as concrete and asphalt.

Warning level 1 natural disaster risk due to heat wave".

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

Heat can cause dehydration, exhaustion, and heat stroke in the human body when exposed to high temperatures for a long time. In addition, heat also directly affects the lives and production of people and communities.

To protect the health of yourself and your family during hot days, health experts recommend that people limit going out between 11am and 2pm every day.

If you have to go out, wear long-sleeved, long-legged clothing and a hat to cover your head and face to protect as much skin as possible.

People need to supplement enough and moderate water every day and every hour (it is best to choose types of water such as filtered water, fruit juice, pure green vegetable juice...) to prevent heat and compensate for lost water.

On August 6, the area from Quang Tri to Da Nang, the eastern part of the provinces from Quang Ngai to Dak Lak and Khanh Hoa will have hot weather, some places will be extremely hot with temperatures at 1pm commonly ranging from 35-37 degrees Celsius, some places will be above 37 degrees Celsius such as Ba To station (Quang Ngai) 37.7 degrees Celsius, Hoai Nhon station (Gia Lai) 38 degrees Celsius, Tuy Hoa station (Dak Lak) 37.2 degrees Celsius... Relative humidity at 1pm is commonly from 50-60%.

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