Why are Ho Chi Minh City flood-prone areas now flooding for longer?
Ho Chi Minh City 20:00 08/10/2026After heavy rains in recent days, several parts of Ho Chi Minh City have experienced severe flooding, with water taking longer than usual to recede.
Heavy rain forecast to continue lashing central Vietnam
Vietnam News 20:26 06/10/2026A spell of downpours might batter central Vietnam through around October 10 or 11, posing risks of urban flooding, flash floods and landslides in mountainous areas.
Northern Vietnam braces for cooler weather, heavy rain to persist in Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam News 15:46 04/10/2026A cold air mass is moving into northern Vietnam, bringing widespread rain and lower temperatures from Sunday night, while the southern region and Ho Chi Minh City are forecast to see another spell of heavy rain through October 10.
$385mn flood control project in Ho Chi Minh City nears finish line as residents await operations
Ho Chi Minh City 14:13 04/10/2026After years of enduring flooding caused by heavy rains and high tides, residents in parts of Ho Chi Minh City are eagerly awaiting the completion of a VND10-trillion (US$385 million) flood control project, which is now in its final stages and is expected to begin operations in November.
Ho Chi Minh City on alert as October tides threaten to hit 1.87 meters
Ho Chi Minh City 16:42 02/10/2026Ho Chi Minh City is forecast to face high tides exceeding Level 3 warning thresholds from October 27 to 29, with water levels reaching up to 1.87 meters at Thu Dau Mot station and 1.75 meters at Phu An station.
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.
Heavy rain, strong winds sweep Ho Chi Minh City, turning skies dark
Ho Chi Minh City 20:03 01/10/2026Ho Chi Minh City was battered by heavy downpours, strong winds, thunder and lightning on Thursday afternoon. Worse still, the city faces several more days of late-afternoon downpours, with rainfall expected to intensify early next week.
Rains, floods disrupt reptile habitats, raise snakebite risk in Vietnam
Vietnam News 18:27 01/10/2026Heavy rain and rising floodwaters in southern Vietnam are disrupting snakes’ natural shelters, driving them into gardens and residential areas and contributing to a rise in snakebite cases.
At least 23 dead in Thailand floods, Bangkok airport in chaos
World 20:35 29/09/2026BANGKOK - The death toll from rains and flooding in Thailand has risen to 23, authorities said on Tuesday, as waters receded from the hard-hit capital Bangkok, where its main airport operated in chaos, and the government approved a multi-million aid package.
Floods, landslides kill 15 in India, four in Nepal as rivers rise
World 15:17 27/09/2026BHUBANESWAR, India/KATHMANDU - Heavy rain and storms have triggered floods and landslides across parts of India and neighbouring Nepal, killing at least 19 people and leaving 10 workers missing as rivers rose above danger levels, authorities said.
Pumps deployed to drain flooding at Ho Chi Minh City’s iconic bridge
Ho Chi Minh City 18:35 24/09/2026A prolonged downpour from noon to the early afternoon of Thursday flooded the foot of Ba Son Bridge on the Thu Thiem side in Ho Chi Minh City, prompting the city’s drainage company to deploy pumps and workers to drain the water.
Ho Chi Minh City orders safety review of routes to school amid heavy rain
Ho Chi Minh City 13:00 23/09/2026Amid increasingly complicated downpours and flooding, Ho Chi Minh City has ordered schools to review routes used by students and put in place measures to support or transport them through areas considered unsafe.
