Heavy rains to cool down southern Vietnam after heatwave
Economy 20:44 09/08/2025Ho Chi Minh City and neighboring southern provinces are expected to see heavy to very heavy rains in the coming days, ending the recent hot spell, according to the Southern Regional Hydro-Meteorological Center.
Northern Vietnam suffers record heat before widespread downpours arrive
Economy 11:28 05/08/2025Northern and central Vietnam have endured scorching heat over the past two days, with Hanoi recording its highest-ever August temperature, according to the national weather forecasting center.
Exceptional Nordic heatwave stumps tourists seeking shade
World 11:27 05/08/2025Nordic countries are relieved after battling an exceptional heatwave which shattered the hopes of foreigners seeking to cool off in the far north -- a disappointment meteorologists warn is likely to be repeated.
Heatwave, low pressure system trigger widespread health symptoms in Hanoi
Vietnam News 17:21 04/08/2025A severe heatwave combined with a low-pressure system has caused a surge in health issues in northern Vietnam, especially Hanoi, with many residents reporting headaches, dizziness, and fatigue, health officials said on Monday.
Hanoi workers endure 40°C heat as Ba Dinh Square upgrade project carries on
Vietnam News 16:44 04/08/2025Builders in Hanoi kept working on a project upgrading the Ba Dinh Square on Monday as temperatures neared 40 degrees Celsius due to a heatwave affecting much of northern Vietnam.
Greece shuts Acropolis for part of day as heat soars, bans outdoor work
World 10:33 09/07/2025Greece shut the Acropolis for several hours in the afternoon on Tuesday, as the Mediterranean country baked in its second major heatwave of the season, with temperatures set to soar as high as 41 degrees Celsius (107.6 degrees Fahrenheit).
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.
