Environment
The largest hydroelectric reservoir in the South increases flood discharge downstream, possibly up to 1,400 m3/s
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Dong Nai - Tri An Hydropower Company increased the amount of water discharged through the spillway to 800 m3/s, raising the total downstream discharge from 1,140 m3/s to 1,400 m3/s.
Forecast of heavy rain in the provinces and cities in the next 3 days, dangerous weather
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The meteorological agency continues to warn of heavy rain in provinces and cities from Da Nang to Lam Dong.
Navy, Special Forces urgently support people in Khanh Hoa who were deeply flooded at night
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Khanh Hoa was deeply flooded in many areas. By dawn on November 20, hundreds of Navy and Special Forces soldiers had participated in the rescue and evacuation of people.
Floodwaters cause deep flooding, people in D'ran commune in Lam Dong stay up all night to flee the flood
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Lam Dong - Rising floodwaters have caused many areas in D'ran commune to be deeply flooded. People posted on social networks asking for help from the authorities.
Weather today, November 20: Strong cold air affects, some places are severely cold
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Weather today, November 20, the North and from Thanh Hoa to Hue will be cold, with some mountainous areas in the North experiencing severe cold. Da Nang to Khanh Hoa will have widespread heavy rain.
The Arctic lost three trillion tons of ice in 25 years
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The rapid increase in ice melting in the South pole and rising sea levels have scientists worried about the Earth's environment in the future.
More than a billion people in the world will lack air conditioners and refrigerators
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Climate change has caused people to struggle to find ways to stay warm and cool.
