No storm, yet trees keep falling: Is it a warning sign for Da Nang?
Vietnam Life 12:29 14/11/2026Heavy rain from Monday to Wednesday left streets across Da Nang, central Vietnam, littered with fallen trees, with 157 toppled in areas managed by Da Nang Greenery Parks Company alone. The scale of the damage raises a question: why are so many trees falling without storm-force winds?
No storm, but torrential rain: What is behind central Vietnam’s downpour?
Vietnam News 22:15 12/11/2026Central Vietnam is experiencing widespread heavy rain despite being outside the influence of any storm, prompting experts to warn that disaster preparedness must extend beyond storms, as other weather hazards can be equally dangerous.
Flooding leaves over 1,800 homes inundated, 17,000 students at home in Vietnam’s Gia Lai
Vietnam News 21:41 12/11/2026Prolonged heavy rainfall and flooding have inundated or isolated more than 1,800 homes in Gia Lai Province, located in central Vietnam, while nearly 17,000 students were given time off school as travel and learning conditions remained unsafe on Thursday.
No life jackets, raging waters: Students cross flood-swollen river by boat in north-central Vietnam
Vietnam News 19:24 10/11/2026Schoolchildren in Quang Tri Province, located in north-central Vietnam, were ferried across the rapidly rising Gianh River in a small boat without life jackets, sparking widespread concern after footage of the dangerous crossing circulated on social media on Tuesday.
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.