Heat may expand in north, central Vietnam; southern provinces could see evening rains
Vietnam News 12:18 01/06/2026Hot weather is expected to intensify and expand across northern and central Vietnam in the coming days, while southern provinces will continue to experience afternoon and evening showers, according to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.
Hanoi residents cool off in river amid scorching heatwave
Vietnam News 10:30 29/05/2026Despite rainfall across Hanoi on Wednesday night, the capital continues to endure intense heat, with outdoor temperatures reaching 37 degrees Celsius, prompting many residents to flock to the Duong River to cool off in the water.
Saudi Arabia turns to drones to shield pilgrims from extreme heat
World 10:58 27/05/2026MOUNT ARAFAT (SAUDI ARABIA) -- With temperatures hitting 45C in Mecca this week, Saudi health workers have increasingly relied on drones to supply a vast array of medical clinics treating heat-stressed pilgrims during the hajj.
Heatwave fuels booming cooling market in Ho Chi Minh City
Economy 20:33 16/05/2026Weeks of stifling heat across southern Vietnam have turned the cooling market in Ho Chi Minh City into one of the hottest sectors, with demand surging day by day.
Northern, central Vietnam set for widespread heatwave
Vietnam News 10:51 11/05/2026Northern and central Vietnam are expected to experience widespread hot weather from mid-May before rain returns later in the week, according to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.
CEO hopes to cool Japan with electricity-free material
World 17:18 08/05/2026TOKYO -- With a cooling material powered by water, not electricity, a Taiwan-born U.S. entrepreneur says she hopes to "help all types of people" in Japan struggling with summer heat that is getting increasingly severe every year.
Vietnam braces for hotter May, delayed southern rainy season
Vietnam News 16:59 01/05/2026Vietnam is expected to face more intense heat in May than usual, while the rainy season in the Central Highlands and southern regions may arrive later than normal, the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting said on Friday.
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.
