The ultraviolet index in Saigon reaches its peak, warning the risk of skin cancer

Master Le Thi Xuan Lan - former Deputy Head of Forecasting and Service Department of the Southern Regional Hydro-meteorological Station said that from 10 am to 14 pm, Saigon reached the ultra-high UV index of 12 / twelfth.

The Saigon people were in the sky because of the hot sun

After a long holiday, this morning (May 4), the Saigon people returned with the rhythm of life, daily work. However, the fierce sunshine has not diminished for many days, many people in the morning feel extremely suffocated and uncomfortable with the hot sunshine covering every route of the city.

The Saigon people reel in the heat of nearly 40 degrees C.

The office workers in Saigon also lamented the heat. Thu Minh, 27, a business worker in District 4 lamented: "In the office there is a cool air conditioner, just opening the door to the street for lunch is like being cooked. Afraid, many colleagues My call is always delivered to lunch, but no one dares to go out now. "

According to the Central Hydrometeorological Center, in the South, the heat continues to be maintained on a large scale with the highest temperature from 35 - 37 degrees C, somewhere above 37 degrees C. From tomorrow 5 / 5, the hot sun shows signs of diminishing.

Both men and women on the road must cover the jack to avoid the harmful effects of sunlight.

Men also struggle with the hot days of Saigon.

Extremely high levels of ultraviolet light can cause skin cancer

Talking with us, Master Le Thi Xuan Lan - former Deputy Head of Forecast and Service Department of the Southern Regional Meteorological Station said that ultraviolet rays in Saigon are currently at the peak of 12/12. This is an extremely dangerous level, causing our skin to burn very quickly if exposed to sunlight.

" The ultra-ultraviolet moment takes place from about 10 am - 14 pm, this is the sunniest day of the day. During the hot sun with ultraviolet rays being so extreme, people's health will be affected. A lot, can cause skin cancer and damage the eyes if there is no protection when going to the street, " Lan said. Also according to Lan, ultraviolet rays in Saigon are often high at times near the rainy season.

People out on the street if not carefully shielded, the skin exposed to the sun much in the period from 10h - 14h will be sunburn, the risk of skin cancer is very high.

Prof. Dr. Pham Ngoc Dang, Vietnam Association for Environmental Protection also indicated, ultraviolet rays (or ultraviolet rays, UV rays), help synthesize vitamin D in the body by shining ultraviolet rays into the skin In addition, at moderate doses of ultraviolet rays stimulates every major activity of the body.

Extreme ultraviolet rays take place from about 10 am - 14 pm, this is the sunniest day of the day.

"Ultraviolet rays work to clean, kill germs and bacteria. So if early in the morning if ultraviolet rays are exposed to the skin or many houses are designed for ultraviolet rays to shine into the house, it is very good. However, if ultraviolet rays are too strong, exceeding the limit will kill bacteria, bacteria, causing skin diseases, especially skin cancer, so only ultraviolet rays are exposed allow, if larger, must be prevented, ' said Prof. Pham Ngoc Dang.

According to Prof. Dr. Pham Ngoc Dang, the more lunchtime if the UV index is too high, it can cause eye diseases such as cataracts, skin aging, immunosuppression and skin cancer. However, the current UV index in Saigon is measured at 8, even at around 12-13 noon it will be more than 10, quite dangerous.

Ultraviolet (UV-Index) index is an international index, indicating the intensity of ultraviolet rays from the Sun on the ground. UV-index is calculated by 2 satellites operated by the United States.

Currently, the UV scale is divided into several levels. Their meanings are as follows.

0-2 : Low (green): The intensity of ultraviolet rays from the Sun is low, not dangerous for most people, except for sensitive people.

3-5 : Medium (yellow): May be harmful if exposed to too much sunlight. Should be in the shade at the time of the Sun's strong activity (10:00 - 16h). Wear clothes and apply sunscreen every time you go out.

6-7 : High (orange): Dangerous when exposed to sunlight. Restrict to go out around 10am - 4pm. If you are forced to go out, use all possible protective measures: sunscreen, sunscreen, UV protection glasses.

8 - 10: Extremely high (red): Extremely dangerous, can cause your skin to burn very quickly if not protected. Don't be exposed to the sun during 10am - 16pm. Applying all possible protections if you must go out.

1 1+: Extremely (purple): Extremely dangerous, causing your skin to burn very quickly if exposed to sunlight. Don't be exposed to the sun during 10am - 16pm. Applying all possible protections if you must go out.