Super-strong El Niño may make winter warmer in northern Vietnam
Vietnam News 17:57 02/11/2026A very strong El Niño is expected to weaken cold air activity this winter, with severe and prolonged cold spells likely to arrive later than usual in northern Vietnam, according to the national weather agency.
Greenhouse gases hit record highs, further rise expected with El Niño, UN weather agency says
World 15:34 28/10/2026Greenhouse gas levels in the atmosphere reached unprecedented highs in 2025, potentially further warming the planet and leading to more extreme climate events, the World Meteorological Organization said in a report on Tuesday.
Very strong El Niño may bring fewer storms, rainfall shortages to central Vietnam
Vietnam News 11:51 16/10/2026Vietnam may experience fewer storms and tropical depressions in the coming months, while parts of the central region could face rainfall shortages even during the peak of the rainy season, as a very strong El Niño continues to affect weather patterns.
'Super' El Niño could cause 451,000 excess deaths, researchers say
World 15:33 23/09/2026SINGAPORE - Extreme heat caused by this year's "super-El Niño" could result in as many as 451,000 excess deaths across the globe in the six months through February 2027, researchers with the University of Chicago's Climate Impact Lab said on Wednesday.
2 El Niño scenarios outlined for Vietnam
Vietnam News 10:40 24/07/2026Vietnam’s meteorological agency has outlined two El Niño scenarios, with the weather pattern either gradually weakening in the early months of 2027 or lasting until mid-2027, bringing varying risks of rainfall shortages, heatwaves, drought, water scarcity, and saltwater intrusion.
Vietnam faces El Niño-driven risks of heat, drought, strong storms
Vietnam News 13:55 24/06/2026Vietnam is likely to face a combination of severe heat, drought, and an increased risk of intense storms and extreme rainfall due to the developing El Niño event, a senior meteorologist said on Tuesday.
UN food agencies seek $202 million to shield 8.8 million people from El Niño
World 17:51 18/06/2026ROME - The United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization and World Food Programme on Thursday appealed for $202 million to help protect 8.8 million people across 22 high-risk countries from the looming El Niño weather pattern.