Environment
Increased rainstorms in the South
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The Southern region has thunderstorms with rainfall from 10-30 mm, locally heavy rain over 70 mm. Rain concentrated in the afternoon and evening.
Forecast of the start time and intensity of summer heat this year
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It is forecast that summer heat in 2026 will appear early, last longer and increase in intensity compared to the multi-year average.
Water levels of hydropower reservoirs nationwide on March 5th
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The water level at many large hydropower reservoirs across the country is lower than the normal water level, most of which operate to generate electricity through power plants, not discharging through spillways.
Forecast for provinces and cities to have thunderstorms soon, with heavy rain in some places over 80mm
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Forecast from this evening March 5, provinces from Quang Tri to eastern Quang Ngai will have rain, showers and thunderstorms in some places, with heavy rain over 80mm in some places.
Hanoi discovers more than 100 points at risk of dust pollution
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Hanoi - The National Remote Sensing Department has detected about 110 areas at high risk of dust generation in Hanoi.
Forecast of thunderstorms in provinces and cities tonight and tomorrow, December 21
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It is forecasted that tonight and tomorrow, December 21, the area from Quang Tri to Da Nang, the east of the provinces from Quang Ngai to Dak Lak will have rain, locally with moderate rain, heavy rain and thunderstorms.
HCMC today: Approving the pilot of 6 commercial housing projects in Long Dien commune
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HCMC - 6 commercial housing projects are piloted in Long Dien commune; Air quality in HCMC continues to be red alert...
Reasons why air pollution in Hanoi may persist from November to April next year
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Air pollution in Hanoi continues. Environmental researchers believe that only when the weather warms up will the air quality improve.
Fishermen are steadfast at the forefront of the wave, joining hands to remove the yellow card for seafood
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Da Nang tightens management of fishing vessels, increases patrols, controls and accompanies fishermen to strictly comply with IUU regulations, and together with the whole country to remove yellow cards for seafood.
Forecast of the risk of storms, tropical depressions and heavy rain in the next 3 months
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According to the meteorological agency, there is little chance of storms and tropical depressions appearing in the East Sea in the next 3 months.
Time of thunderstorms in the South
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HCMC - According to the Southern Hydrometeorological Station, the area will have thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening.
Forecast of bad weather today and tomorrow, December 21
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From tomorrow, December 21, the weather in the Gulf of Tonkin is at risk of having strong northeast winds of level 5, sometimes level 6, gusting to level 7 - 8, rough seas, waves 2 - 3 m high.
Creative models for waste classification at source in Ho Chi Minh City
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HCMC - Tan Son Hoa Ward promotes waste classification at source through creative models, digitalization and green festivals.
Forecast of cold air flooding over Christmas, forecast of areas at risk of rain
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The possibility of cold air intensifying during Christmas 2025 will cause scattered rain in the North on the night of December 24 and a slight decrease in temperature on December 25.
Forecast of bad weather in the next 2 days, warning of dangerous areas
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The weather in the North East Sea will be unfavorable with winds gradually increasing to level 6, sometimes level 7, gusting to level 8-9; rough seas; wave height 3-5 m.
tidal sluice project expected to improve drainage capacity
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Urban flooding in the Mekong Delta is becoming increasingly serious and complicated. According to experts, the cause does not only come from climate change but also comes from inadequacies in planning, infrastructure and human intervention in nature.
Provinces at risk of Christmas rain due to cold air
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It is likely that this year's Christmas season, the North will have scattered rain on the night of December 24; the provinces from Nghe An to Da Nang and the east from Quang Ngai to Dak Lak will have thunderstorms.
High tides cause continuous flooding in the West
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Recently, flooding has become a regular concern in urban areas in the Mekong Delta, with records of peak water levels occurring in large numbers. If it took 10 - 20 years to have a record high water level, in the past 7 years, Can Tho has broken the record 4 times. In 2025, the highest water level will be recorded at 2.35m.
Forecast of storm and tropical depression trends in the next 6 months and provinces at risk of heavy rain
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From January to February 1, 2026, there is little chance of storms/tropical depressions appearing in the East Sea; from April to June 2026, the number of tropical cyclones is equivalent to the average of many years.
Air quality in Ho Chi Minh City continues to be red alert
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HCMC - On the morning of December 20, many areas in HCMC continued to have dense fog covering many buildings, limiting visibility.