Heat will gradually decrease from Wednesday in the northern and central regions; and from Saturday in the Central Highlands and the South, said the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting (NCHMF).

Two elderly people in central Ha Tinh province has suffered from heatstroke and died when venturing out during the height of the ongoing heat wave in Vietnam.

The entire country is set to experience a hot spell with some places recording temperatures of more than 40 degrees Celsius during the consecutive five-day national holiday from April 27 to May 5.

Nationwide, average temperatures in May are forecast to be one to two degrees Celsius higher than the average for this time of year.

Following a stretch of strong thunderstorms, the Northern region of Vietnam will enter a period of intense heat starting today, April 25.

About 20,090ha of farmland and over 2,600 households have been hit by drought and water scarcity in the Central Region, Central Highlands, and Northeastern Regions, which are now in the peak period of the 2023 - 2024 dry season.

The hailstones measured 2-3cm, some as large as hen’s eggs.

The National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting said that the capital city of Hanoi is unlikely to experience temperatures of over 40 degrees Celsius as information spreads on social media.

Thunderstorms accompanied by hail struck several districts of Hanoi capital on April 20 evening.

An unexpected period of hail hit Tra Mai commune and Nam Tra My district in the central province of Quang Nam amidst the dry season, on the afternoon of April 18.

The nation’s northern region will endure a heat wave starting from April 11, with daytime temperatures anticipated to rise to as high as 31°C in some localities, according to the National Centre for hydro-meteorological Forecasting.

A cold air wave is hitting northern Vietnam, helping to send early summer temperatures dipping thanks to moderate winds and light showers.

According to the meteorological agency, many places in the Northern and Central regions have experienced scorching temperatures exceeding 40-41 degrees Celsius and will continue to be intense on the 2nd and the 3rd of April.

More comfortable conditions are then expected from April 8 to 14 before hot weather returns.

The northern and central regions of Vietnam are enduring a strong heat wave, with daytime temperatures anticipated to rise to 39°C in some localities on April 1, according to the National Centre for hydro-meteorological Forecasting.

This weather phenomenon is forecast to become more prevalent, reaching its peak around April and May.

A hot spell is heading towards the northern region of Vietnam from west that is to bake the region in the coming days.

In summer, the average temperature will be 0.5-1.5oC higher than the country’s average temperature in previous years. Record hot spells have been predicted for the summer.

The southern region, including HCM City, have recorded the highest temperatures since the beginning of the year’s hot season, with a record temperature of nearly 41 degrees Celsius on Wednesday (March 20).

The lack of precipitation can cause a variety of problems for local communities, including damage to crops and a decline in groundwater levels, in the Central Highlands region.