Ho Chi Minh City is forecast to maintain the hot weather conditions, with a UV index ranging between eight to 10, over the next three days.
According to the Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting in the Southern Region, daytime temperatures in the city hover at around 36 to 38 degrees Celsius. In areas without share trees, the real temperature may rise to a high of 42 degrees Celsius.
On April 25 the UV index in the city ranges between eight to 10, posing several health risks, including skin cancer, to those exposed directly to sunlight.
Due to the hot weather, local residents have to don hats, long-sleeved clothes, sunglasses, and masks in order to protect their skin.
A local buys gloves costing VND10,000 to protect their skin from sunlight exposure.
UV radiation is strongest at between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. The overexposure could do harm to health, especially for children and the elderly.
Despite the heatwave, many people have to work in the scorching sun.
Many motorbike drivers buy water as a way of helping them to cool down.
A trader says she has sold 600 bottles of tea over three days, and tea becomes the favourite with passers-by these days.
Spraying water and washing cars before departure are tips for drivers to reduce the impact of the heat.
Ho Chi Minh City is forecast to maintain the hot weather conditions, with a UV index ranging between eight to 10, over the next three days.
According to the Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting in the Southern Region, daytime temperatures in the city hover at around 36 to 38 degrees Celsius. In areas without share trees, the real temperature may rise to a high of 42 degrees Celsius.
