Northern Vietnam is currently experiencing scorching weather, with 17 areas across 7 provinces recording historic high temperatures for August. Authorities said on the 5th that the extreme heat has led to a surge in electricity consumption.
The populous Red River Delta region in northern Vietnam experienced the highest temperatures on the 3rd and 4th. This area is an important industrial and agricultural zone for Vietnam.
The capital Hanoi saw its first day in August with temperatures exceeding 40°C. On Tuesday, many Hanoi residents stayed indoors to escape the heatwave, and the usually bustling streets became quiet.
Vietnam's electricity company EVN reported that Hanoi residents used fans and air conditioning to cool down, resulting in a historic new peak for electricity consumption at 1:28 p.m. on Monday.
Although Vietnam experiences hot weather every year, scientists point out that climate change caused by human activities is leading to more extreme weather patterns, including rising temperatures.