Meteorologists warn that a powerful El Nino event could bring hotter temperatures, reduced rainfall and heightened climate risks to many parts of Vietnam.

Vietnam is expected to face hotter-than-average temperatures, intensified heatwaves and increasingly unpredictable storms during the second half of 2026 as El Nino strengthens.

A prolonged period of heavy rain is set to impact northern Vietnam this week, while central provinces continue to endure intense heat and soaring temperatures.

A rare June cold air outbreak and the return of El Nino are raising concerns about increasingly unpredictable weather across Vietnam.

Vietnam’s weather authorities have issued alerts for dangerous marine conditions as a low-pressure system continues to affect large parts of the East Sea.

A rare cold front moved into northern Vietnam on the evening of June 8, triggering widespread heavy rain and a sudden drop in temperatures across the region.

A late-season cold air mass is set to bring widespread heavy rain and cooler temperatures to northern Vietnam, raising concerns over flash floods and landslides.

Forecasters have warned that parts of northern Vietnam could receive more than 200mm of rain during a new weather system this week.

After temperatures climbed above 39C, Hanoi and much of northern Vietnam are expected to see widespread rain and significantly cooler weather from June 8.

Meteorologists forecast heavy rain in northern Vietnam from June 8-10 after several days of intense heat.

The first tropical depression of 2026 in the East Sea is currently about 500km from the Hoang Sa Islands and moving rapidly toward the northeast. Forecasters say there is very little chance it will affect Vietnam's mainland.

After the most intense late-May heatwave in five years, Vietnam is bracing for an even hotter summer under emerging El Nino conditions.

A giant waterspout unexpectedly formed over the sea near Thong Nhat Commune in Quang Ninh Province on the morning of May 29 as heavy rain, strong winds and thunderstorms swept through the area.

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.