Extreme heat topping 40 degrees Celsius in Nghe An has forced farmers to endure hours under blistering sun, with many choosing to work in the fields at night to avoid the punishing temperatures.

Hanoi is enduring one of its harshest heatwaves in more than a decade, with temperatures climbing to near-record levels.

Hanoi’s electricity system has recorded historic highs in both power capacity and electricity consumption during days of scorching heat, according to Hanoi Power Corporation (EVNHANOI).

Northern and central Vietnam are enduring a widespread and intense heatwave, with parts of the Red River Delta recording the highest temperatures since the start of the season.

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.