Vietnam will experience hot, dry weather with temperatures climbing to 37 degrees Celsius over the weekend, the National Hydro Meteorological Forecast Center has said.
Affected by a cold front, northern and central regions have recently been cool in the early morning and at night. However, the cold front will weaken over the weekend and a hot low-pressure zone from the west will move in, causing temperatures to increase to around 36-37 degrees Celsius.
The southeastern region, including Ho Chi Minh City, will continue seeing temperatures of around 37 degrees Celsius. The scorching conditions have led to a drop in water levels of several rivers in the area, allowing more seawater to penetrate inland.
The sweltering weather has also created a high danger of forest fires in the southern and Central Highlands regions.
