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Forecast of the possibility of storms and provinces at risk of rain in January

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In January, storms/tropical depressions are unlikely to appear. Provinces and cities from Nghe An-Hue and the South Central Coast are likely to experience widespread rains.

Licensing for a large sand mine on the Ba River through Gia Lai

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Gia Lai - Sand mine project owners must ensure the environment and regularly monitor riverbanks to respond to landslides threatening residential areas.

Checking alcohol concentration, Ho Chi Minh City fines nearly 900 cases in 1 day

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In just one day, January 2, 2026, the Ho Chi Minh City Traffic Police force made records of handling 886 cases of alcohol concentration violations.

Lo River is killed by a series of illegal encroachment works

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Tuyen Quang - A series of illegally encroached construction projects for a long time have gradually narrowed the Lo River bed, and the flow has been constricted.

Tourists flock to famous tourist areas and spots in Thanh Hoa during the holidays

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Thanh Hoa - In the early days of the new year 2026, famous tourist areas and spots in Thanh land welcome a large number of tourists to visit and relax.

5-star resort in Da Nang welcomes people to eat and stay for free to avoid storm No. 12

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Da Nang - Hoiana Resort opens more than 100 rooms for free to help people avoid storm No. 12.

Hydropower plants in Quang Ngai are ready to release water to regulate if there is heavy rain

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Quang Ngai - The water level of irrigation reservoirs and hydroelectric plants is within the safe threshold. Provincial leaders requested close monitoring and readiness to release floodwaters to regulate if there is heavy rain.

Lao Cai Traffic Police discovered 492 cases of alcohol concentration violations, fined over 3.2 billion VND

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Lao Cai - On October 22, the Traffic Police Department of the Provincial Police informed about the results of the campaign to inspect and handle violations of alcohol concentration.

Van Thanh Bridge project worth 225 billion VND is stuck with land clearance, construction site has few workers

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Lam Dong - The Van Thanh bridge project connecting the two banks of the Ca Ty river is stuck in site clearance, and has only disbursed 10% of the annual plan.

Dak Lak proposes to establish a rapid response team to protect wild elephants

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Dak Lak - The provincial Center for Elephant Conservation, animal rescue and forest protection management proposed that the People's Committee of Dak Wil commune (Lam Dong province) establish a rapid response team to protect wild elephants.

Da Nang requests forces to react within 15 minutes when there is a report of danger to the people

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Da Nang activated the highest response level to storm No. 12, proactively evacuating people from flooded and landslide areas.

Where the road is higher than residential areas in Da Nang, people respond early to storm No. 12

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Da Nang - Many people in the residential area in Hoa Khanh ward are busy raising their belongings to prevent storm No. 12 (Fengshen).

Many Da Nang households rent scaffolding and raise equipment to avoid flooding before storm No. 12

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Da Nang - Before the forecast of heavy rain, many households in Hoa Khanh ward have hired scaffolding, raised furniture, and moved motorbikes to avoid flooding as storm No. 12 approached.

Hanoi strengthens transparency solutions from food production to consumption

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In the coming time, Hanoi will promote food traceability to meet consumer demand, towards a transparent, safe and sustainable supply chain.

EVNCPC ensures continuous and safe power supply for customers during floods

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The Central Power Corporation (EVNCPC) requires ensuring continuous and safe power supply to customers, while minimizing damage caused by storms.

Da Nang establishes 3 forward command command departments to respond to storm No. 12

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Da Nang established 3 forward command departments to promptly respond to natural disaster situations caused by storm No. 12.

River water rises, Go Lim bridge in Hue submerged

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HUE - The rising water level of the Huong River caused the Go Lim bridge to be submerged. The authorities had to stretch ropes and limit people from getting close to ensure safety.

From tonight, storm No. 12 and cold air will cause 2 heavy rains, warning of dangerous weather

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According to the representative of the meteorological agency, 3 factors of storm No. 12, cold air and easterly winds are the causes of 2 consecutive heavy rains in the Central Central region from tonight, October 22.

The memorial service and burial of martyrs' remains in Quang Tri took place under heavy rain

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Quang Tri - The impact of storm No. 12 caused heavy rain, but the memorial service and burial of martyrs' remains found in Quang Tri ancient citadel still took place solemnly and emotionally.

Concrete from a house being demolished, hitting passersby in Hanoi

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Hanoi - Concrete from a house being demolished hit a motorcyclist, causing him to be hospitalized for emergency care.