VOV.VN - A low-pressure zone is currently building up in the East Sea area and is likely to develop into a tropical depression over the course of the next 24 hours, according to the National Centre for Hydro-meteorological Forecasting.

VOV.VN - A prolonged period of heavy rain which triggered severe flooding from July 19 to July 21 in the northern mountainous province of Ha Giang has caused significant losses to local households and construction sites throughout the locality.

VOV.VN - Torrential rain lashed the capital on the afternoon of July 20 to provide relief for local residents after experiencing soaring temperatures in recent days.

Natural disasters in the first six months of the year killed 47 people and caused damages worth VND3.4 trillion.