Tropical depression forms in Gulf of Tonkin, southern Vietnam braces for evening showers
Vietnam News 13:27 07/08/2026A tropical depression developed over the Gulf of Tonkin on Friday morning, while southern Vietnam is forecast to experience showers and thunderstorms later in the day, according to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.
Morning downpours hit Ho Chi Minh City despite distant storm Kujira
Ho Chi Minh City 12:59 06/08/2026Heavy showers and thunderstorms hit Ho Chi Minh City early on Thursday even though storm Kujira was hundreds of kilometers away from Vietnam, with weather authorities attributing the rainfall to a tropical convergence zone and the southwest monsoon.
Storm Kujira forms over East Vietnam Sea, poses no threat to Vietnam’s coast or mainland
Vietnam News 11:48 05/08/2026A tropical depression in the East Vietnam Sea intensified into storm Kujira in the early hours of Wednesday and is forecast to leave no impact on Vietnam's mainland or coastal areas, said the national weather agency.
Tropical depression forms in East Vietnam Sea
Vietnam News 21:17 04/08/2026A low-pressure system over the East Vietnam Sea has strengthened into a tropical depression, but it is not expected to affect Vietnam’s coastal or inland areas, according to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.
East Vietnam Sea winds may intensify as typhoon Dolphin remains powerful
Vietnam News 10:34 04/08/2026Typhoon Dolphin, packing winds of up to 160 kph and gusts reaching 220 kph, is moving west toward Japan’s Okinawa and is forecast to strengthen southwest winds over the East Vietnam Sea beginning Wednesday.
Heavy downpours forecast to spread across large parts of Vietnam
Vietnam News 10:47 28/07/2026Northern Vietnam, the Central Highlands and southern Vietnam are expected to experience widespread heavy rain starting Monday evening, with the national weather agency warning of flash floods, landslides, and urban flooding in vulnerable areas.
Parts of northern Vietnam brace for heavy rainfall above 250mm
Vietnam News 11:53 27/07/2026Heavy rains are forecast to return to northern Vietnam from Monday evening, with some midland and mountainous areas expected to receive more than 250 mm, according to the national weather agency.
Storm Noul enters East Vietnam Sea
Vietnam News 09:58 25/07/2026Storm Noul entered the northeastern waters of the East Vietnam Sea on Friday night, becoming the second storm to hit the maritime area this year, according to Vietnam's National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.
El Niño expected to intensify in Vietnam late this year
Vietnam News 18:27 16/07/2026Vietnam’s national weather agency said there is an 81-percent chance of an El Niño event reaching very strong intensity from October to December this year, raising concerns about extreme weather and water management challenges nationwide.
Northern Vietnam heats up again, while strong winds expected to lash East Vietnam Sea
Vietnam News 10:50 15/07/2026Northern Vietnam could experience another spell of widespread heat through Thursday, while several parts of the East Vietnam Sea are forecast to see strong winds and rough seas, according to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.
Low-pressure trough expected to bring more heavy rain to northern Vietnam
Vietnam News 11:41 10/07/2026A low-pressure trough is forecast to continue bringing heavy rain to northern Vietnam, with downpours expected through Friday, according to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.
Storm Maysak enters Gulf of Tonkin, heading toward Vietnam’s Quang Ninh
Vietnam News 10:15 04/07/2026Tropical storm Maysak, the first storm to affect the East Vietnam Sea this year, entered the Gulf of Tonkin early on Saturday morning after crossing China's Hainan Island, potentially making landfall near Vietnam’s Quang Ninh Province and China's Guangxi Province later in the day.
