Europe swelters as surprise early summer heatwave spreads
World 11:03 02/07/2025Nearly 2,000 schools were shut in France, monuments closed to tourists, and cities across Europe put on high alert as a record-breaking early summer heatwave spread across the continent Tuesday.
Southern Europe roasts as temperatures soar
World 11:59 01/07/2025A punishing heatwave gripped southern Europe on Monday, prompting authorities to issue health and wildfire warnings as temperatures are expected to soar again.
Vietnam’s health ministry orders hospitals to combat extreme heat
Vietnam News 11:32 04/06/2025As scorching temperatures sweep many localities in Vietnam, the Ministry of Health has instructed hospitals nationwide to implement immediate measures to protect patients from the adverse effects of the heat.
Northern Vietnam swelters under season’s fierce heatwave as outdoor workers toil in extreme conditions
Vietnam News 11:04 03/06/2025Scorching heat swept across Hanoi and northern Vietnam on Monday, with temperatures in the capital reaching over 54 degrees Celsius in direct sunlight, forcing many outdoor workers to toil under extreme conditions, despite health warnings.
Ho Chi Minh City heatwave: Truth behind 53°C report
Ho Chi Minh City 13:53 24/04/2025Ho Chi Minh City has been gripped by an intense heatwave in recent days, with air temperatures hovering between 35 and 36 degrees Celsius, but reports circulating on social media on Wednesday claimed the city had hit a perceived temperature of 53 degrees Celsius, sparking confusion and concern among residents.
Unseasonal rains expected to bring brief relief to southern Vietnam's heatwave
Vietnam News 11:40 11/04/2025Parts of southern Vietnam, including Ho Chi Minh City, are expected to see scattered rains over the next few days, easing a stretch of intense heat, according to the Southern Regional Hydrometeorological Center.
Southern Vietnam braces for continued heatwave, intense temperatures
Vietnam News 11:09 14/03/2025Temperatures could exceed 38 degrees Celsius by the end of the month
AC technicians profit from high demand in sweltering Ho Chi Minh City
Economy 10:20 16/04/2024‘Now every month I earn VND30-35 million [US$1,190-1,390]’
Heatwave to hit north-central, northern Vietnam this week
Vietnam News 11:46 21/03/2023The highest temperatures will be around 35-37 degrees Celsius
'Climate change affects everyone': Europe battles wildfires in intense heat
World 10:30 18/07/2022Authorities across southern Europe battled on Sunday to control huge wildfires in countries including Spain, Greece and France, with hundreds of deaths blamed on soaring temperatures that scientists say are consistent with climate change
Temperatures to soar as heatwave begins in northern, central Vietnam this week
Vietnam News 14:40 04/07/2022The highest temperature is expected to reach 38 degrees Celsius
Heatwave to scorch northern Vietnam, rain to continue in south
Vietnam News 13:00 02/06/2022A heatwave will affect the weather condition in northern Vietnam from Friday to Sunday
