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Warning of heavy rain in 2 provinces and cities, dangerous weather risk in the next 6 hours
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The meteorological agency warns that Quang Ninh province and Hai Phong city will continue to have rain today, May 17, to prevent the risk of flash floods and landslides in the next 6 hours.
Water level of some hydropower reservoirs in the North on May 17
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Northern hydropower reservoirs are commonly below normal water levels, while some large reservoirs still maintain discharge for power generation with high flow rates.
No workers at the coastal road construction site worth more than 2,700 billion VND
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Quang Tri - The Coastal Road project connecting the East-West Economic Corridor has handed over 90% of the site, but the construction site is deserted, causing investors to worry about slow progress.
Water level of some hydropower reservoirs in the Central - Central Highlands region on May 17
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Hydropower reservoirs in the Central - Central Highlands region are commonly at normal water levels, many reservoirs are maintaining power generation.
One person dies in a park in Vung Tau, suspected of being electrocuted
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Ho Chi Minh City - A man suddenly died in a park in Vung Tau, suspected of being electrocuted by a leak from a lamppost.
Hai Tien sea dyke subsides, requesting review of construction documents
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Thanh Hoa - Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee requests review of procedures, design documents, and construction of Hai Tien sea embankment.
Large whales return to hunting in Gia Lai waters
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Gia Lai - A large whale individual appeared hunting near Nhon Ly beach (Quy Nhon Dong ward), creating a fascinating natural scene.
Body of drowning victim found at the foot of Nho Que hydropower plant
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Tuyen Quang - A drowning incident at the foot of Nho Que 3 hydropower plant killed 2 people.
Passenger car plunges into abyss in Tuyen Quang, 1 person dies
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Tuyen Quang - A 29-seater passenger car when moving to Binh An commune area suddenly plunged into a roadside abyss, killing 1 person.
Lam Dong has only one commune chairman who excellently completed the tasks in the first quarter
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Lam Dong - Through evaluation and classification in the first quarter of 2026, only 1/124 of the chairmen of commune, ward, and special zone People's Committees in the whole province were rated as excellently completing their tasks.
Heavy rain is causing localized flooding in many areas in Quang Ninh
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Quang Ninh - Heavy rain lasting from the night of May 16 to May 17 caused localized flooding on many roads, rice and crop areas in some localities in the province.
Approaching completion deadline, 3 transportation projects worth more than 2 trillion VND are still facing site clearance issues
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Can Tho - There are only about 6 months left to reach the target according to the plan, but 3 key transport projects have not yet been able to open the route due to site clearance obstacles.
Want to support pension payment, even if the unit loses money, it still has to pay immediately
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One of the criteria for selecting a pension payment support unit is to have sufficient financial capacity, even if money is lost, it must be paid immediately to the beneficiary.
Rainfall of more than 300mm devastates many areas in Cao Bang, passenger car swept away by flood
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Cao Bang - The prolonged heavy rain in the late afternoon of May 16 caused many areas in Ly Quoc commune to be deeply flooded and seriously landslide.
Forecast for provinces and cities to have thunderstorms from this evening, with heavy rain in some places
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It is forecast that the area from Thanh Hoa to Hue city, the South Central Coast, the Central Highlands and the South will have scattered showers and thunderstorms from this evening on May 17.
Launching a campaign to strictly handle sidewalk violations in Ho Chi Minh City
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Ho Chi Minh City - Tang Nhon Phu Ward Police coordinate with Cat Lai Traffic Police Team to launch a campaign to restore urban order, resolutely handling cases of sidewalk encroachment.
Weather forecast for next week from April 18-24 May 2026
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Weather forecast from February 18-24: After many days of prolonged hot weather, Hanoi's weather in the coming week is forecast to have significant changes.
Warning for thunderstorm areas today, in some places heavy to very heavy rain over 100mm
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The meteorological agency warns of thunderstorms in many areas today and tonight May 17; especially in the Northeast, there will be locally heavy to very heavy rain over 100mm.
House fire in Ho Chi Minh City, one death
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Ho Chi Minh City - A fire occurred at a house in Linh Xuan ward, killing a young man.
Strengthen propaganda, ensure fire safety in hot weather
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Hanoi - Before the peak of hot weather, the functional forces of Lang ward have strengthened propaganda on fire prevention and fighting skills for people.
