Viet Nam News HCM CITY — The ultraviolet (UV) radiation index in HCM City will remain at the high-risk level of 8-12 until the end of this week, according to Weather Online, a UK-based meteorological service firm. The UV Index (UVI) in the city on Tuesday and Wednesday reached 12 and is expected to be 10, 8 and 9 levels for Thursday, Friday and Saturday, respectively. The UVI, developed by the World Health Organisation (WHO), the UN Environment Programme and the World Meteorological Organisation, is a measure of UV radiation. The index ranges from zero upward. The higher the UVI, the greater the potential for damage to the skin and eyes. A UV index of 6 and 7 is considered “high”, 8 to 10 "very high", and 11 and more "extreme", according to the WHO. UV radiation is strongest between 10am and 4pm. The average temperature in the southern region, including HCM City, since Monday has been 35-37degrees Celsius, according to the Centre for Hydro-Meteorological … [Read more...] about UV radiation index reaches high-risk level in HCM City
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High UV index threatens HCM City
Citizens in HCM City have been warned to protect their skin outdoors as the city has seen a UV index of 11 and 12 in recent days. Citizens advised to protect their skin and eyes Nguyen Van Tai from District 3 said he felt unbearable when driving 5km to Mien Dong Bus Station because of the heat on March 26. Along the way, drivers often travel under the shaded areas and chose to park under the trees at red lights. A UV Index of 11 or more means extreme risk from unprotected sun exposure including skin cancer. According to WeatherOnline, the UV index in HCM City reached 12 on March 26. Le Dinh Quyet, deputy director of the Southern Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting’s Forecast Department, said that the heat was caused by two different weather patterns including the subtropical high pressure and the hot low-pressure from the west. He went on to say that the UV index depends on the distance between the earth and the sun. Moreover, the thinning ozone layer is no longer … [Read more...] about High UV index threatens HCM City
HCM City’s wholesale markets prepare for Tết
HCM City inspectors check a shop at a wholesale market before Lunar New Year. – VNA Photo Mỹ PhươngViet Nam News HCM CITY – With the Tết (Lunar New Year) approaching, the managements of HCM City’s wholesale markets have been instructed to monitor the market and prices and keep traders informed, the city Department of Industry and Trade has said. Phạm Thành Kiên, its director, said prices should be kept steady instead of having them plummet before Tết, which would cause customers to wait for that and leave their goods unsold. Forecasts of demand have been provided to traders, he said. The managements should monitor the market for pricing and supply anomalies and preclude any surplus or shortage of goods, he said. Last Tết a huge quantity of flowers were discarded by traders due to oversupply and a deterioration in quality because of the long distances they had to be transported. Nguyễn Nhu, deputy director … [Read more...] about HCM City’s wholesale markets prepare for Tết
HCM City experiences scorching heat
People in HCM City are experiencing scorching heat, with temperatures up to 40 degrees Celsius. According to the National Centre for Hydro-meteorological Forecasting, the southern metropolis has seen temperature ranging between 37 and 40 degrees Celsius over the past week. This weather is forecasted to last for several days to come. People in HCM City are experiencing scorching heat Le Thi Tuat who sells water in District 1 said that the hot weather makes her tired but is a good chance for her to earn more. The sweltering heat blanketing forced locals to turn to unconventional solutions to shield themselves from the sun. Workers repairing the road A scrap buyer Saigonese gets creative under the scorching heat An environment worker Vendor waiting for customers Shippers … [Read more...] about HCM City experiences scorching heat
Heavy rains flood HCM City streets
Heavy rains flood tunnels at Bình Triệu Bridge on Wednesday morning. — Photo: tuoitre.vnViet Nam News HCM CITY — Heavy rainfall that lasted for a few hours in the early Wednesday morning flooded several streets and alleys in HCM City. Flooding occurred on Phạm Văn Đồng Street and Nguyễn Xí Street in Bình Thạnh District, and Phan Văn Trị Street in Gò Vấp District. Tree branches also fell on the roads. Numerous alleys in these areas were also flooded, even though water drainage systems along the roads have been upgraded. Tunnels at Bình Triệu Bridge in Bình Thạnh District and Khánh Hội Bridge in District 4 also flooded. Many vehicles broke down while travelling through deeply flooded areas. Hùng, a resident living on Nguyễn Xí Street, told Tuổi Trẻ (Youth) newspaper that he saw rainwater mixed with oil on one road. Many residents … [Read more...] about Heavy rains flood HCM City streets