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.
Piles of garbage surround residential areas in many communes in Da Nang
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Da Nang - Garbage accumulates in mountains in many communes in Da Nang, surrounding residential areas, pushing people's lives into misery.
People use alum-contaminated water while clean water projects are still on paper
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Quang Tri - People in Truong Ninh commune have to use heavily alum-contaminated water all year round while waiting for the local clean water project to be implemented.
Nam Can waste power plant, Ca Mau has a treatment unit price of 450,000 VND/ton
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Ca Mau province adjusts the investment policy of Nam Can Waste-to-Energy Plant Project, and at the same time supplements regulations on treatment technology and service prices for domestic waste treatment.
Amending the Law on Environmental Protection: Removing bottlenecks, promoting economic growth
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The amendment of the Law on Environmental Protection aims to focus on removing bottlenecks and barriers to promote environmental protection and promote economic growth.
Hot weather forecast returns to the South, some places exceed 37 degrees Celsius
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According to the Southern Hydrometeorological Station, Ho Chi Minh City and neighboring provinces and cities will continue to maintain widespread hot weather in the coming days.
Lao Dong Newspaper organizes Green Transformation Day 2026 with many attractive activities
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On May 16, 2026, Lao Dong Newspaper organized Green Transformation Day 2026 with the participation of many famous singers, along with electric vehicle experience activities and the "Gasoline exchange for electricity" program.
Time for the South to end widespread heat waves, switch to thunderstorms
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Forecast from May 16, the South will have scattered showers and thunderstorms, widespread hot weather will end.
Son La experienced a strong earthquake of magnitude 4, many areas were clearly shaken
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Son La - The 4.0 magnitude earthquake that occurred on the evening of May 10 caused many houses to have cracked walls and strong shaking.
Lam Dong focuses on controlling major African swine fever outbreaks
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Lam Dong - African swine fever is developing complicatedly, especially in Da Teh 3 commune, so functional agencies are urgently zoning and stamping out the epidemic.
Karaoke bar fire in Hanoi, nearly 10 fire trucks mobilized
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Hanoi - A fire broke out at Volume Club karaoke bar in Tu Liem ward, functional forces dispatched nearly 10 fire trucks and many officers and soldiers to extinguish the fire.
No casualties recorded after the 4-magnitude earthquake in Son La
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Son La - The 4.0 magnitude earthquake that occurred on the evening of May 10 caused many houses to have cracked walls and strong shaking, but initial casualties have not been recorded.
Warning for thunderstorm areas today, with heavy rain over 80mm in some places
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The meteorological agency continues to warn of thunderstorms in the Northern mountainous region during the day and night of May 11.
Forecast of rain and thunderstorms in the South, ending intense heat
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According to the meteorological agency, the South is forecast to be hot until about May 15; from May 16 there will be scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Water levels of hydropower reservoirs nationwide on May 11
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The water level of most hydropower reservoirs across the country is maintained at a stable level, many reservoirs increase discharge through plants to meet the demand for electricity load.
Many houses cracked after the 4-magnitude earthquake in Son La
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Son La - A large earthquake of magnitude 4 just occurred on the night of May 10 in the area of Muong Hung commune.
