Rare heatwave across Vietnam expected to end midweek
Vietnam News 10:19 15/04/2026Vietnam’s rare early-season heatwave will end across the country on Thursday, after nearly two weeks of extreme temperatures, according to the national weather agency.
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.
Heatwaves in Vietnam and human mind: Why extreme temperatures fuel irritability, mental strain
Vietnam News 09:32 12/04/2026As temperatures have soared in Vietnam since early April, stepping outside for even a few minutes can leave the body drained and uncomfortable, while extreme heat significantly affects emotional stability and behavioral control.
Drinks, ice cream sell like hot cakes in Ho Chi Minh City’s heatwave
Ho Chi Minh City 19:53 11/04/2026As temperatures have soared across Ho Chi Minh City since early April, a prolonged heatwave is reshaping consumer habits and driving a surge in demand for cooling products such as drinks, juices and ice cream.
Central Vietnam swelters under heatwave as mercury nears 42°C
Vietnam News 10:39 08/04/2026Parts of northwestern and central Vietnam recorded extreme heat on Tuesday, with temperatures reaching nearly 42 degrees Celsius, according to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.
Under scorching heat, Ho Chi Minh City’s outdoor workers adapt to survive
Ho Chi Minh City 16:40 05/04/2026As temperatures climb to around 35 degrees Celsius at midday in Ho Chi Minh City, many outdoor workers are adjusting their routines to cope with intense heat that feels even higher on crowded streets radiating from asphalt, vehicles, and concrete buildings.
Southern Vietnam braces for April heatwave, highs to reach 39 degrees Celsius
Vietnam News 09:11 05/04/2026Southern Vietnam is bracing for prolonged heat in April, with parts of the southeastern region forecast to see highs of up to 39 degrees Celsius, according to the Southern Regional Hydrometeorological Center.
Scorching heat in Ho Chi Minh City: Real temperatures higher than forecast
Ho Chi Minh City 14:29 04/04/2026Ho Chi Minh City is experiencing intense heat, with temperatures exceeding 37 degrees Celsius, but outdoor conditions feel hotter than official forecasts, leaving residents overheated and increasing the risk of health problems.
Vietnam braces for rising heat, lower storm count in 2026
Vietnam News 16:31 23/02/2026Vietnam will see fewer storms over the East Vietnam Sea making landfall this year compared with previous years, while extreme heat is expected to become more frequent, said a forecaster.
Heatwave sweeps southern Vietnam, with temperatures reaching 37 degrees Celsius
Ho Chi Minh City 16:40 22/02/2026A prolonged heatwave is sweeping across southern Vietnam, with temperatures climbing to as high as 37 degrees Celsius and expected to persist through February 27, according to the southern weather center.
