Schools across Hanoi are being urged to adjust schedules and protect students from prolonged extreme heat expected to continue in the coming days.

Vietnam’s Agriculture and Environment Ministry has issued a forest fire warning as temperatures in several central provinces edge close to 40C during a prolonged heatwave.

Hanoi temperatures climbed close to 40C as northern Vietnam entered the peak of a dangerous early-summer heatwave.

A severe heatwave gripping northern and central Vietnam is expected to peak over the next few days, with temperatures in some areas surpassing 39-40 degrees Celsius.

Northern and central Vietnam are enduring a widespread and exceptionally intense heatwave, with actual outdoor temperatures in Hanoi expected to exceed 40 degrees Celsius due to the urban heat island effect.

Hanoi recorded the country’s highest temperatures as northern and central Vietnam entered a severe four-day heatwave.

Vietnam’s weather pattern is shifting sharply as intense heat spreads northward and heavy monsoon rains return to the south.

Meteorologists have warned of dangerous weather conditions across northern Vietnam, including flash floods, landslides and severe thunderstorms.

Widespread thunderstorms and torrential rain are creating dangerous weather conditions across Vietnam, with several areas recording rainfall exceeding 220mm.

On average, the East Sea records about 11–13 storms and tropical depressions each year, with 5–6 making landfall. This year, fewer than 11 systems are forecast to form, with fewer than five expected to directly impact the mainland.

The figure includes losses of 6.7 billion VND in Cao Bang province and 3.5 billion VND in Dak Lak province, while Quang Ninh and Thanh Hoa provinces have yet to report estimated damages.

Northern and central Vietnam are experiencing an intense heatwave, with temperatures in several areas exceeding 38C.

Vietnam is facing mounting concerns over increasingly extreme weather patterns in 2026 as climate experts warn that El Niño conditions are gradually forming and could intensify later this year.

Heatwaves are forecast to intensify across Vietnam through early June, particularly in northern and central regions, though cold air masses may still periodically trigger thunderstorms and lower temperatures in the north.

Northern Vietnam is expected to enter a new spell of unsettled weather, as a weak cold air mass moves southward, bringing widespread thunderstorms and a noticeable drop in temperature.

Storm Hagupit has formed over the Pacific Ocean, with forecasts indicating a low likelihood of it entering the East Sea due to the blocking influence of a strong subtropical high-pressure system aloft.

A new weather system is set to disrupt the region, with thunderstorms and extreme conditions expected to return by the weekend.

Large hailstorms in northern Vietnam are linked to a mix of heat, cold air and atmospheric instability.

A sudden wave of extreme weather swept across northern Vietnam, leaving widespread damage, injuries, and growing concerns over further storms.

Just ahead of the April 30 - May 1 holiday, a cold air mass is moving southward, bringing widespread rain and a noticeable drop in temperatures across northern Vietnam, with some mountainous areas expected to fall below 20°C.