VOV.VN - Following a spell of heavy rain, the Northern and Central regions of Vietnam are bracing for a new widespread heatwave, with temperatures forecast to rise to 39°C beginning May 31.

VOV.VN - After a series of cool days during the April 30 – May 1 holiday period, Northern and Central Vietnam are enduring a widespread heatwave due to the influence of a low-pressure heat zone from the west, with maximum temperatures exceeding 37°C.

VOV.VN - April 21 - 22 are expected to mark the peak of the ongoing heatwave affecting northern and central provinces of Vietnam, with temperatures anticipated to reach between 35°C and 37°C and even 38°C and beyond in some areas, according to the National Centre for Hydro-meteorological Forecasting.

VOV.VN - The National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting on April 17 issued a stark warning about an extremely high forest fire risk in many parts of the country due to an intense heatwave that is baking the northern, central and southern regions.

VOV.VN - The summer of 2025 is expected to be less intensely hot than in 2024, with the number of hot days predicted to decrease, and rainfall to increase, according to the National Central for Hydro-meteorological Forecasting (NCHMF).

VOV.VN - As temperatures soar across Ho Chi Minh City, the most populous city in Vietnam, many local residents, especially street vendors, motorbike taxi drivers, and outdoor workers, are enduring extreme heat while trying to make a living.

VOV.VN - Vietnam will probably experience more intense heat in 2025 due to global temperature rise as a result of climate change, requiring strong preparation and response from authorities and communities, according to meteorologists.

VOV.VN - The northern region is set to enjoy a temporary break from the heatwave amid rainy conditions next week, according to Nguyen Van Huong, head of the Weather Forecasting Department at the National Center for Hydro-meteorological Forecasting.

VOV.VN - Two elderly people in central Ha Tinh province has suffered from heatstroke and died when venturing out during the height of the ongoing heat wave in Vietnam.

VOV.VN - The entire country is set to experience a hot spell with some places recording temperatures of more than 40 degrees Celsius during the consecutive five-day national holiday from April 27 to May 5, including National Reunification Day of April 30 and International Labour Day on May 1.