In Vietnam, water reservoirs run low amid rainy season as El Nino threat grows

Vietnam News 16:24 05/11/2026

Several major irrigation and hydropower reservoirs in eastern Quang Ngai Province, central Vietnam remain below normal levels despite the rainy season, prompting authorities to order water conservation measures ahead of the 2026-27 dry season as El Nino is forecast to remain strong.

Very strong El Nino to bring early saltwater intrusion to southern Vietnam from December

Vietnam News 21:14 17/10/2026

A very strong El Nino is expected to bring an early end to the rainy season in southern Vietnam, with saltwater intrusion in the Mekong Delta potentially beginning in December and reaching 10-20 km farther inland than the multi-year average, prompting the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment to urge localities to prepare for water shortages and adjust agricultural production plans.