Environment

Southern region forecast for prolonged thunderstorms until mid-August

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The southwest monsoon is gradually becoming stronger combined with convergence of winds above, causing the South to maintain thunderstorms in the late afternoon for many days to come.

8 coastal provinces and cities proactively respond to tropical depression

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The National Steering Committee for Civil Defense requests 8 provinces and cities to strictly manage ships and boats, proactively respond to tropical depressions in the East Sea.

Northern region is about to experience intense heat again, with some places above 37 degrees Celsius

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From August 9th, the Northeast region is likely to experience a hot spell with places above 37 degrees Celsius. From August 10th, the hot spell scope will expand.

Forecast of area affected by new tropical depression in the East Sea

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Forecast for the next 24 hours, the impact of the tropical depression is to cause strong winds, big waves, thunderstorms and strong gusts of wind in the Gulf of Tonkin area.

Forecast of tropical depression developments in the next 2 days and affected areas

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The tropical depression is unlikely to strengthen into a storm and does not enter the mainland of our country, but still affects the weather in the Gulf of Tonkin.

Ho Chi Minh City heavy rain over a wide area during rush hour, in some places over 60 mm

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In the afternoon of May 25, widespread thunderstorms appeared in Ho Chi Minh City.

Unusual points of widespread intense heat wave and end time

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The intense heat wave is covering the North, and the Central region is in the top 3 harshest waves in May in the past 5 years.

Hanoi is the hottest in the country, highest temperature forecast for next 2 days

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According to the meteorological agency, it is forecast that in the next 2 days, many places in the North and Central regions may have particularly intense heat with temperatures above 40 degrees Celsius.

Outdoor workers struggle to make a living in the scorching heat in Hanoi

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The intense heat in Hanoi makes outdoor workers tired, easily exhausted and forced to change working hours to ensure health when making a living.

Intense heat, Da Nang warns of disaster risk level 1

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On May 25, the Da Nang city area continued to experience intense heat, warning of thunderstorms, lightning and hail... which may occur.

People are upset about Vinh Citadel moat pollution, black and smelly water

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Nghe An - People living near Vinh Citadel are upset when many sections of trenches turn black, garbage and mud float densely, emitting a strong stench.

Intense heat, patients are tired, carrying preventive cardiovascular medicine

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The intense heat has caused many patients and their families to fall into a state of fatigue and lethargy. Many people with cardiovascular diseases have to bring preventive medicine.

Hot weather in Ho Chi Minh City gradually decreases, thunderstorms increase

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According to the Southern Regional Hydrometeorological Station, hot weather will continue for the next 2 days and then gradually decrease, with increased thunderstorms.

Hanoi is scorching hot, butter is bland, ice cubes dissolve quickly in the hot weather

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Hanoi - With just simple experiments with plain butter and ice cubes under the sun, it partly shows the heat and harshness of the weather these days.

Tornado devastates, causing heavy damage in remote commune of Lam Dong

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Lam Dong - A tornado swept through Cat Tien 3 commune, damaging more than 37 hectares of durian, many houses and schools had their roofs blown off, with estimated damage of about 8 billion VND.

Hot weather continues in Thanh Hoa, temperatures can reach 40 degrees Celsius

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Thanh Hoa - Intense heat continues to occur on a large scale in many areas of the province.

Construction waste surrounds the lake of Quang Tri Ancient Citadel relic

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Quang Tri - Although the Hoan Kiem Lake embankment project of the Quang Tri Citadel special national relic has been completed, the lakebed is still jagged with garbage and concrete.

Prolonged pollution from pig gathering points in residential areas in Lam Dong

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Lam Dong - The pig meat gathering point located in the middle of a residential area in Quang Son commune has been operating without a permit for many years, discharging waste directly into the environment, causing serious pollution.

Time to end widespread intense heat in the North and Central regions

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It is forecasted that intense heat in the Central region will continue until about May 28th, ending about 1 day later than in the North.

Peak heat in many places above 40 degrees Celsius, forecast cooling time

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Today, May 25, the forecast of intense heat in both the Northern and Central regions is increasing, with places experiencing particularly intense heat with the highest temperature above 40 degrees Celsius.