Salt farmers toil under scorching 40-degree heat in Vietnam’s Thanh Hoa
Vietnam News 18:35 27/05/2026The hottest days of the year are also the busiest time for dozens of salt farmers in Hoa Loc Commune, Thanh Hoa Province, north-central Vietnam, who take advantage of such weather conditions to produce salt under the blazing sun.
Heat dome over Europe scorches UK, Ireland, France and Spain
World 17:05 26/05/2026Forecasters in Europe warned Tuesday of exceptional heat as record temperatures driven by a 'heat dome' push temperatures well above seasonal norms across the continent.
Hanoi swelters in severe heatwave as surface temperatures hit 56 degrees Celsius at midday
Vietnam News 15:37 26/05/2026Hanoi sweltered under one of the most intense May heatwaves in recent years on Monday, with surface temperatures outdoors reaching 56 degrees Celsius as residents, construction workers, and traffic police struggled through oppressive heat and humidity.
Vietnam hit by one of most severe May heatwaves since 2021
Vietnam News 15:04 25/05/2026Vietnam’s current heatwave is among the three most severe recorded in May since 2021, with temperatures reaching more than 40 degrees Celsius across parts of the north and central regions.
Rain expected to ease southern Vietnam heat this week
Vietnam News 14:53 13/04/2026Rain is forecast to arrive across southern Vietnam, including Ho Chi Minh City, early this week, easing the prolonged heatwave that has gripped the region, according to the Southern Hydrometeorological Station.
Heatwave increases burden on renters in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 12:03 13/04/2026Renters in Ho Chi Minh City are struggling with soaring living costs as prolonged heatwaves push electricity and water bills higher, forcing low-income workers to cut spending, work extra hours, and search for ways to cope with extreme indoor temperatures.
Da Nang residents escape heat at mountain streams
Travel 11:42 13/08/2025Hundreds of locals and visitors have headed to mountain streams in Da Nang City, central Vietnam, such as Khe Ram and the headwaters of the Cu De River to cool off amid persistent scorching weather conditions.
Heatwave in northern, central Vietnam expected to linger until September
Vietnam News 12:08 16/08/2023The impact of scorching weather, coupled with decreasing humidity, could increase the risk of fires and explosions in residential areas due to the rising demand for electricity
Vietnam braces for new heat wave
Vietnam News 16:14 23/04/2022Temperatures are expected to hover around 34-36 degrees Celsius
Northern, central Vietnam to feel year’s first heatwave this weekend
Vietnam News 12:41 20/04/2022The highest temperature may hit 35 degrees Celsius in northern Vietnam and 39 degrees Celsius in the central region
People struggle as temperatures rise over 50 degrees Celsius in Hanoi
Vietnam News 11:50 21/06/2021Those working on the streets have braced for the hottest days since early June
Rain to batter northern, southern Vietnam, as heatwave hits central provinces this week
Vietnam News 11:11 09/09/2019It will rain in southern Vietnam from September 9 to 13 and northern provinces from September 9 to 12
