A severe heatwave is sweeping Vietnam, with central provinces reaching level 2 disaster risk due to prolonged extreme temperatures.

A widespread heatwave is sweeping across Vietnam, with the north expected to endure rising temperatures throughout the week.

ENSO is forecast to shift toward a warmer phase in 2026, and while the number of storms may decline, experts warn that stronger storms, rapid intensification, and heavy rainfall are likely to become more pronounced.

A brief spell of thunderstorms is set to give way to a prolonged and severe heatwave across the North and Central regions.

A brief spell of early-season heat across northern and central Vietnam has come to an abrupt end, as a weak cold air mass moves in, triggering widespread showers and thunderstorms on April 1.

The National Civil Defence Steering Committee has ordered the People’s Committees of cities and provinces to step up preparedness as thunderstorms, whirlwinds, lightning, hail, and strong winds threaten the country during the seasonal transition.

Violent weather during the transition from spring to summer has left fatalities and widespread damage across several provinces.

Northern and central Vietnam are set to experience the first major heatwave of 2026, with temperatures expected to rise sharply in the final days of March.

Vietnam’s weather chief underscores the limits of technology in critical moments.

Northern Vietnam is expected to experience a brief spell of weak cold air before entering its first heatwave of the season toward the end of March.

Experts say weather forecasting requires judgment, experience and constant verification beyond what algorithms alone can deliver.

Experts say the traditional late-season chill is unlikely after one of the warmest winters on record.

Northern Vietnam is expected to experience several days of drizzle and fog, while mountainous areas may see scattered thunderstorms from March 14 to 16.

The Typhoon Committee has approved replacing the name Yagi with Tomo in the official list used for tropical cyclones in the Northwest Pacific.

A strengthening cold air mass is forecast to affect Vietnam between March 12 and 13, according to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.

Weather conditions across Vietnam are expected to fluctuate between March 10 and 16 due to the influence of a strengthening cold air mass forecast to arrive around the evening of March 12.

Southeast Asia is set to see a warmer-than-usual early summer, potentially raising power demand and straining grids at a time when the Middle East conflict has tightened energy supplies in the region.

A cold air mass is sweeping across northern Vietnam, bringing cooler temperatures and rain before sunshine is expected to return soon.

Meteorologists predict a short period of dry, comfortable weather across northern Vietnam before another cold front brings rain and cooler temperatures.

As March unfolds, northern Vietnam is expected to see lingering drizzle and fog, while the south faces intensifying heat. Forecasters warn of cold spells in the mountains and early-season heat waves in the southeast.