VOV.VN - A weak cold air mass has triggered widespread showers and thunderstorms across northern Vietnam, according to the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.

Ho Chi Minh City plans to invest more than VND1.23 trillion (US$46.6 million) to build the Rach Tra tidal sluice in its northwestern area, part of efforts to address urban flooding.

VOV.VN - Hailstorms and strong winds struck several northern provinces, including Son La, Phu Tho and Lao Cai, on March 21–22, damaging crops and houses as hailstones up to 3 cm in diameter were reported.

The Red Cross Society of Da Nang city, in coordination with Oxfam, on March 6 distributed unconditional multipurpose cash assistance worth more than VND1.3 billion (US$49,543) to households severely affected by Storm No. 12 (Fengshen) and recent floods.

VOV.VN - Communities along the Vu Gia and Thu Bon rivers in central Vietnam are gradually rebuilding their lives after severe flooding late last year, with local authorities and aid organisations stepping up support ahead of the Lunar New Year (Tet).

Party General Secretary To Lam has sent a letter of sympathy to Chairman of the Mozambique Liberation Front (FRELIMO) and President of Mozambique Daniel Francisco Chapo following great losses of human and property caused by prolonged flooding in the country.

The “Quang Trung Campaign” to rebuild homes for flood-affected residents in the central province of Khanh Hoa has been completed. From lowlands to mountainous areas, from rural communities to urban centres, houses that were once swept away or collapsed by floods have now been rebuilt to be solid and durable.

VOV.VN - Authorities in Da Nang city on January 9 safely destroyed an unexploded wartime bomb weighing more than 200 kilograms after it was discovered by local residents following recent flooding.

VOV.VN-The State Office for Development Cooperation of Berlin (Germany) in coordination with the Lichtenberg district administration will fund the provision of long-term access to clean water for at least 8,000 students, teachers and families affected by flooding in Vietnam, including 20 mobile PAUL water treatment units (Portable Aqua Unit for Lifesaving) for schools in remote areas.

VOV.VN - A strong cold surge has swept across the northern and north-central regions of Vietnam, plunging temperatures and triggering widespread rain, strong winds and hazardous conditions.