Rush-hour downpour paralyzes Ho Chi Minh City, stranding commuters in deep floods
Ho Chi Minh City 20:21 22/09/2026Several streets in Ho Chi Minh City were submerged after heavy rain on Tuesday afternoon, with floodwater rising above motorcycle wheels in some areas and disrupting rush-hour travel.
South-central, southern Vietnam forecast to face downpours of up to 400 mm
Vietnam News 18:50 20/09/2026A widespread spell of heavy rain is forecast to hit south-central and southern Vietnam from Monday through Thursday, with the highest rainfall expected to exceed 400 mm in some areas, according to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.
Strong winds, thunderstorm topple trees across Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 14:09 20/07/2025A powerful midday thunderstorm, paired with heavy rain and strong winds, swept across Ho Chi Minh City on Sunday, uprooting many trees on multiple streets.
10 days of downpours to soak Ho Chi Minh City after sustained heat: forecast
Vietnam News 15:15 20/05/2019Blistering heat has baked Ho Chi Minh City residents since the end of March
Landslides leave 6 dead, 5 missing in northern Vietnam
Vietnam News 09:49 04/08/2018Heavy rains and landslides are forecast to continue wrecking havoc over northern Vietnam his weekend
