Vietnam recently recorded its highest-ever temperature of 44.1C (111.38F) at the Hoi Xuan station in Thanh Hoa province, surpassing the previous record of 43.4C set in 2019. Experts have attributed the extreme weather condition to global warming, and the country’s population has been advised to stay indoors during the hottest periods of the day.
Farmers like Nguyen Thi Lan have had to begin work earlier to avoid the scorching heat that is forcing many people to remain indoors. Officials have called for cooperation between the Ministry of Industry and the Electricity Ministry to deal with the heat, drought, and possible water shortages that the country may face.
Vietnam’s climate varies from north to south, and the country is now entering its hottest summer months. The high temperature recorded in Thanh Hoa has triggered concerns amongst climate change experts, who predict that the new record will be broken several times in the future. The extreme weather condition has also affected neighbouring countries, with Thailand reporting a record-equalling 44.6C in Tak province and Myanmar registering the highest temperature in a decade at 43.8C. Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh, also experienced its highest temperature since the 1960s, while Indian weather authorities noted that some regions of the country were experiencing temperatures three to four degrees above normal. These conditions have raised concerns about the impact of climate change and its effects on the planet.
The UN’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) recently released a report stating that global warming would intensify multiple and concurrent hazards. The record-breaking temperatures in several countries have lent credence to these claims. As countries across the globe experience changes in their weather patterns, governments and citizens alike are taking steps to mitigate the effects of climate change. In Vietnam, officials in Danang have asked the water supply company to ensure adequate water supplies for domestic use, given the possible drought and lack of water that may arise from the extreme heat. The heat has also caused Hanoi city centre to be almost empty at midday as people opt to stay indoors.
Climate change experts are calling for urgent measures to address the issue of global warming. Vietnam has been identified as one of the countries that will be most affected by climate change in the coming years, with rising sea levels and increased temperatures being some of the predicted effects. The country has already taken steps to mitigate the effects of climate change by introducing measures such as the installation of solar panels and the promotion of electric vehicles.
In conclusion, the extreme weather conditions experienced in several countries, including Vietnam, have raised concerns about the impact of global warming on the planet. As the UN’s IPCC report indicates, every increment of global warming will intensify multiple hazards. Therefore, it is imperative that governments and individuals alike take urgent action to mitigate the effects of climate change.
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