Lightning kills 2 fishermen in 4 days in Vietnam’s Da Nang
Vietnam News 19:47 14/10/2026Two fishermen were killed by lightning while fishing on the Truong Giang River in Da Nang City, central Vietnam within four days, prompting a meteorological expert to urge residents to stay indoors until at least 30 minutes after the last thunderclap.
Lightning strike kills 50 pigs days before sale in Vietnam, costing farmer $11,500
Vietnam News 09:36 05/10/2026A lightning strike killed a herd of 50 pigs belonging to a farming household in Nghe An Province, north-central Vietnam, on Sunday, just days before the animals were due to be sold, causing estimated losses of about VND300 million (US$11,550).
Why have thunder, lightning been so frequent in Ho Chi Minh City?
Ho Chi Minh City 13:06 02/10/2026Heavy rain over the past several days has been accompanied by frequent thunder and lightning, with sudden lightning strikes startling residents across Ho Chi Minh City.
Lightning strike kills 2 women in Vietnam’s Ninh Binh
Vietnam News 09:22 21/08/2026Two women in Ninh Binh Province, northern Vietnam were killed by lightning while returning home from work during a thunderstorm, local authorities confirmed on Thursday.
Hanoi hit by lightning amid low-pressure trough, wind convergence
Vietnam News 15:28 25/07/2026Vietnam’s capital Hanoi was hit by frequent lightning and heavy thunderstorms early Saturday morning due to the combination of a low-pressure trough and upper-level wind convergence over the northern region, according to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.
Lightning strikes kill 14 as Bangladesh lashed by seasonal storms
World 15:19 27/04/2026DHAKA - At least 14 people were killed after lightning strikes hit several parts of Bangladesh, officials said on Monday, as seasonal thunderstorms swept across the country.
Thunderstruck: After heat, Club World Cup weathers storms and threat of lightning
World 14:30 22/06/2025From stifling heat to thunderstorms, the Club World Cup has been at the mercy of the extremes of the American summer, with the threat of lightning now forcing players to retreat to the tunnels while fans seek shelter as matches are suddenly halted.
Nearly 6,000 chickens killed as lightning strikes farm in northern Vietnam
Vietnam News 13:58 22/07/2022The damage was estimated at more than VND1.4 billion (US$59,800)
Two fatally struck by lightning while commuting in northern Vietnam
Vietnam News 11:49 15/07/2022Two women were killed by a lightning strike as they were traveling to work by motorbike on Thursday
Man killed by lightning strike while riding motorbike in northern Vietnam
Vietnam News 12:39 11/07/2022The victim was riding his motorbike in the rain when he was struck by lightning and died on the spot
Lightning strike kills 230 pigs in Vietnam
Vietnam News 15:57 13/05/2022The total damage was estimated at billions of dong (VND1 billion = US$43,300)
