After the ‘light rain’ in the morning, Ho Chi Minh City’s heat reached 43 degrees Celsius

Early this morning, in Ho Chi Minh City, light showers appeared in many places such as Districts 3, 4, 7, 11, 12, Binh Thanh, Nha Be, Go Vap… giving many people hope, the temperature during the day will calm down.

However, this expectation has disappeared even though by noon, dark clouds still appear in many places but the amount of clouds has thinned a lot and the heat is uncomfortably intense. Around 11 o’clock, the temperature sensed on the phone app reported 41 degrees Celsius and the highest temperature reached 43 degrees Celsius.

Meanwhile, the Southern Regional Hydrometeorological Station forecasts: The highest temperature on April 26 In Ho Chi Minh City, it can reach 38 degrees Celsius, causing intense heat.

However, the highest temperature in the Southeast can reach 40 degrees Celsius in Binh Phuoc. Dong Nai, Binh Duong, Tay Ninh provinces can reach 38 – 39 degrees Celsius, the heat is especially intense.

Hydrometeorological experts note that this is an unseasonal rain caused by small amount and narrow area of ​​thermal storm clouds. The appearance of rain like this makes the air even more hot and uncomfortable, unable to cool down.

Currently, the hot western low pressure continues to strengthen, so from now until April 30, the heat will continue to increase in intensity in the Southern region and the Central Highlands. In Ho Chi Minh City, where the highest level of urbanization in the country is, the perceived temperature is often 5-6 degrees Celsius higher than the meteorological temperature, people need to proactively avoid heat during peak hours from 11am. – 3 p.m.

In the West, the temperature in Vinh Long can reach 38 degrees Celsius. In the provinces of Long An, An Giang, Dong Thap, Can Tho, Soc Trang, Tra Vinh, Hau Giang it can reach 37 degrees Celsius and other places. also reached a temperature of 36 degrees Celsius.