Vietnam records highest-ever temperature of 44.1C
I believe this record will be repeated many times, expert says Related video: Climate activist Vanessa Nakate speaks at Global Citizen NOW summit Vietnam broke weather records on Sunday after the temperature in the countrys northern Thanh Hoa province soared to 44.1C. Authorities warned locals against stepping outside during day time, as the mercury surpassed the previous record of 43.4C set in 2019. Experts warned that the climate crisis is exacerbating adverse weather observed in the region. Nguyen Thi Lan, a farmer, told AFP that due to the rapidly increasing temperature, they were forced to begin work earlier than usual. We have had to finish before 10am to avoid the heat, she was quoted as saying by the agency. Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies People wear long clothing to protect themselves from the heat while riding motorcycles along a street in Hanoi on 8 May EPA Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Premium subscription today. Log in New to The Independent? Or if you would prefer: Want an ad-free experience? Hi {{indy.fullName}}