UN warns possibly strong El Nino could push global temperatures higher
World 16:10 02/06/2026GENEVA - The United Nations weather agency on Tuesday forecast a moderate or possibly strong El Nino that could drive up global temperatures and increase the risk of extreme weather over the coming months.
Global temperatures to reach near-record highs in next five years, report finds
World 17:07 28/05/2026GENEVA - Average global temperatures are forecast to reach near-record levels in the next five years, with Arctic temperatures expected to warm faster than other regions, a report by the U.N. weather agency and the UK’s Met Office said on Thursday.
Scorching heat in Ho Chi Minh City: Real temperatures higher than forecast
Ho Chi Minh City 14:29 04/04/2026Ho Chi Minh City is experiencing intense heat, with temperatures exceeding 37 degrees Celsius, but outdoor conditions feel hotter than official forecasts, leaving residents overheated and increasing the risk of health problems.
Regional temperature records broken across the world in 2025
World 09:07 01/01/2026Central Asia, the Sahel region and northern Europe experienced their hottest year on record in 2025, according to AFP analysis based on data from the European Copernicus program.
As Typhoon Kalmaegi wreaks havoc in Southeast Asia, scientists say rising temperatures are to blame
World 15:15 07/11/2025SINGAPORE - As the year's deadliest typhoon sweeps into Vietnam after wreaking havoc in the Philippines earlier this week, scientists warn such extreme events can only become more frequent as global temperatures rise.
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.
Global temperatures at near historic highs in March: EU monitor
World 09:37 08/04/2025Global temperatures hovered at historic highs in March, Europe's climate monitor said on Tuesday, prolonging an extraordinary heat streak that has tested scientific expectations.
Enhanced cold spell to lower temperatures in northern, north-central Vietnam
Vietnam News 16:04 16/10/2022The average lows will be 17-20 degrees Celsius in the Red River Delta and north-central provinces
Rains to return to northern Vietnam
Vietnam News 10:42 15/09/2022Heavy downpours are expected to return to northern Vietnam on Thursday night following several days of minimal rainfall
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
Hanoi workers struggle as outside temperature reaches 55 degrees Celsius
Vietnam News 11:36 22/06/2022The outdoor temperatures in Hoan Kiem and Ba Dinh District were measured at up to 55 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
