Environment

Warning of heavy rain in 9 provinces and cities, dangerous weather risk in the next 6 hours

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The meteorological agency warns of the risk of flash floods and landslides after heavy rain in some communes and wards of provinces and cities in the North, Thanh Hoa, Nghe An and Khanh Hoa.

10,000 billion VND flood control project reaches over 90% of volume, accelerating towards the finish line

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Ho Chi Minh City - Many items of the 10,000 billion VND flood control project are being urgently completed in the anticipation of the people.

Building 13 water source scenarios, responding to the risk of rain shortage due to El Nino

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It is forecast that due to the impact of El Nino, the risk of severe rain shortages and saltwater intrusion may occur in the last months of 2026 and early 2027.

Forecast of 11 provinces and cities with heavy to very heavy rain from tonight to tomorrow

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The meteorological agency has updated forecast information about key provinces and cities with heavy rain from tonight to September 17, with some places over 200mm.

Hanoi increases drainage capacity from flood prevention works

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Hanoi - After a series of flood control projects were invested, many areas have changed in drainage capacity through rains in the 2026 rainy season.

Forecast of the path of storm Mekhala in the next 24 hours and its strongest intensity

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It is forecast that storm Mekhala may reach the strongest intensity of level 12, gusting at level 16; it is unlikely to enter the East Sea.

Forest fire amidst intense heat in Ha Tinh

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Ha Tinh - Detecting a forest fire in Hong Loc commune, local authorities mobilized local forces to quickly extinguish the fire.

Weather forecast tonight and tomorrow 21. 6

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Latest weather forecast June 21st: Northern region hot sunny, with intense heat in some places. Below are weather forecasts for some areas across the country.

Continuous landslides on the Mang River dyke, the risk of further expansion

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Vinh Long - Many landslide points continuously appear on the Mang River dyke line through Tan Long Hoi commune, with locations deep into the mainland, cracking the foundation of people's houses.

Forecast of rain and thunderstorms in the North, hot sun gradually cooling down

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The meteorological agency forecasts that from June 25, the North will have widespread showers and thunderstorms, and the weather will cool down.

Forecast of storm and tropical depression developments this year and risk of strong storms

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Forecast for this year's storm season, the number of storms/tropical depressions tends to be lower than the average, but there is a risk of receiving strong storms with complex trajectories.

Forecast for prolonged thunderstorms in the South

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According to the Southern Regional Hydrometeorological Station, in the coming days, the area will continue to have thunderstorms in the late afternoon and night, with locally heavy rain.

Garbage congested for many days in Thanh Hoa central ward has been treated

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Thanh Hoa - After many days of domestic waste congestion, the unit in charge has mobilized manpower and vehicles to collect and transport waste for treatment.

Forecast of this year's rainy season developments and risk of extreme heavy rain

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Although in the El Nino year, total rainfall tends to be less than the multi-year average, the risk of extreme heavy rain may increase.

Northern region is about to experience more intense heat, forecast of the highest temperature in the next 2 days

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Forecast for the next 2 days, the midland and delta regions of the Northern region will have hot sun, with places experiencing intense heat with the highest temperature above 37 degrees Celsius.

Two biological brothers in Lam Dong drowned while swimming in a stream

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Lam Dong - Together with their families to play at a stream in Nam Gia Nghia ward, two brothers unfortunately drowned and died.

Forecast of increasing intense heat on a large scale in the North

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According to the meteorological agency, it is forecast that from around June 22-23, hot weather is likely to occur widely in the Northern region.

Forecast of thunderstorms in the late afternoon and tonight, with heavy rain in some places

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The meteorological agency warns that the rain in the South will be concentrated in the late afternoon and night, with heavy rain in some places over 70mm.

Forecast of when the South will welcome a 4-day widespread rain spell

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In the coming week, hot weather in Ho Chi Minh City tends to gradually decrease, while thunderstorms increase.

West Lake is facing many environmental challenges

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The West Lake ecosystem is currently facing very large environmental challenges from wastewater and domestic waste.