Environment

Risk of environmental pollution at metallurgical facilities in Tuyen Quang

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At 2 large industrial parks in Tuyen Quang province, emissions from metallurgical activities pose a high risk of environmental pollution.

Warning about the time in the South with thunderstorms, with heavy to very heavy rain in some places

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The meteorological agency warns that thunderstorms in the area from Thanh Hoa to Hue, the Central Highlands and the South will concentrate in the late afternoon and night.

Forecast of the number of storms, low pressures and peak time of this year's storm season

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In 2026, the total number of storms and tropical depressions is forecast to be less than the multi-year average, but there is a high risk of strong and unpredictable storms.

Forecast of thunderstorms in the area this afternoon and evening, with some places exceeding 100mm

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Forecast for the evening and night of July 13th, the Central Highlands and Southern regions will have rain, moderate rain and scattered thunderstorms, locally heavy to very heavy rain over 100mm.

Burning garbage at the collection site causes smoke and odors to cover residential areas

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Thanh Hoa - Burning garbage at a landfill causes smoke and a pungent smell to cover the residential area, causing many people to be upset and worried.

Weather forecast tonight and tomorrow May 17

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Latest weather forecast May 17: Northeast region and Thanh Hoa have scattered showers and thunderstorms, locally heavy rain.

3-day weather forecast from May 17 to May 19 in all three regions

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Weather forecast for the next 3 days: Northern region has scattered showers and thunderstorms, locally heavy rain; Southern region in the late afternoon and evening has scattered showers and thunderstorms in some places.

Ho Chi Minh City with thunderstorms accompanied by strong winds, in some places over 40 mm

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Strong convective clouds developed, causing many areas in Ho Chi Minh City to experience thunderstorms with strong gusts of wind in the late afternoon of May 16.

Straining to extinguish the fire at Truong Thuy landfill in the hot sun

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Quang Tri - Truong Thuy landfill has been smoldering for many days, smoke, dust and a pungent smell cover residential areas, seriously affecting people's lives.

Dangerous thunderstorms and lightning warnings in Da Nang

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The meteorological agency warns that from the afternoon of May 16, many mountainous areas of Da Nang are likely to experience thunderstorms, tornadoes, lightning, hail and localized heavy rain.

Forecast of storm and low pressure trends in the East Sea and land impacts in the next 6 months

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According to multi-year averages, from May to July, there were about 3.2 storms/tropical depressions operating in the East Sea area and 1.2 storms affecting the mainland.

El Nino is about to begin, forecast of storm and tropical depression developments in the next 6 months

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ENSO is likely to switch to El Nino state in the coming months with high probability. Forecast of fewer storms and low pressures than in 2025.

Da Nang sets deadline for site clearance of road to Tam Xuan II waste treatment area

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Da Nang - Da Nang City People's Committee has just requested units to complete procedures to complete compensation and site clearance for the project in June.

Forecast of thunderstorms in the area from this afternoon, with heavy to very heavy rain in some places

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From this afternoon, May 16, it is forecast that the Central Highlands region will have rain, moderate rain and scattered thunderstorms with rainfall of 20 - 40mm, locally heavy to very heavy rain.

Forecast of storm, low pressure and rain, hot weather trends in the next 1 month

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The meteorological agency forecasts that there is a possibility of storms and tropical depressions at levels equivalent to the multi-year average.

Air quality monitoring after a large landfill fire in Quang Ngai

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Quang Ngai - After the fire at Nghia Ky Waste Treatment Plant, functional agencies took air samples at many locations to assess the level of environmental impact.

Forecast of increasing thunderstorms in the South

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According to the Southern Regional Hydrometeorological Station, from about May 16th, thunderstorms tend to gradually increase.

Booming atmosphere at the Launching Ceremony of Green Transition Day 2026

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Hanoi – On the morning of May 16, at Cau Giay Park, people participated in experiencing interesting and meaningful activities in the Launching Ceremony of Green Transformation Day 2026.

Northern region continues to be hot before thunderstorms from this evening

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Forecast for today, May 16, the Northern region will have hot weather with the highest daily temperature commonly 35-36 degrees C, in some places above 36 degrees C; from May 17, hot weather will end.

Warning to provinces and cities about thunderstorms, with very heavy rain in some places over 100mm

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The meteorological agency warns that in the afternoon and night of May 16, the Central Highlands region will have heavy to very heavy rain in some places over 100mm.