Hydropower reservoirs in northern Vietnam may lack water for power generation in early summer 2027

Vietnam News 20:44 14/11/2026

Water supplies at seven major hydropower reservoirs in northern Vietnam may fall short of electricity generation needs from May or June 2027 due to a very strong El Nino, with the worst-case scenario projecting a shortage of up to 4.2 billion cubic meters for domestic use and environmental needs.