Vietnam is forecast to face fewer storms and tropical depressions in 2023 than in previous years, according to the Vietnam Meteorological and Hydrological Administration.
Vietnam is forecast to face fewer storms and tropical depressions in 2023 than in previous years. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam is forecast to facefewer storms and tropical depressions in 2023 than in previous years, according tothe Vietnam Meteorological and Hydrological Administration.
Meanwhile, the Vietnam Disaster Management Authorityunder the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) said up to 1,057natural disasters hit the country last year, leaving 175 dead and causingeconomic losses of some 19.5 trillion VND (828.55 million USD), up 1.6 timesand 3.4 times year-on-year, respectively.
MARD Minister Le Minh Hoan, who is also deputy headof the Standing Committee of the National Steering Committee for NaturalDisaster Prevention and Control, said that to reduce risks and damage caused bynatural disasters, all authorities should perfect the legal system for thework.
They should develop appropriate strategies andwarning maps, perform forest protection, and control investment in constructionprojects for climate change, he suggested.
They should also ensure the quality of earlywarnings and forecasting to proactively prevent and minimise damage.
To improve forecasting, the hydro meteorologicalsector has extended the time limit for weather forecasting and warning fornatural disasters to 10 days.
Seasonal forecasting period has also been alsoextended. The sector has a newsletter identifying natural disasters, issuedtwice a year.
Forecasts for storms and tropical depressions areissued three or five days in advance, forecasts for heavy rain two or threedays, and warnings for thunderstorms released from 30 minutes to two hours inadvance. Severe cold spells are forecast five to seven days in advance./.
The death toll from Storm Nalgae has risen to 98, while 63 people remain missing and 69 others are injured, according to the Philippines’ National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council.
President Nguyen Xuan Phuc on November 4 sent a message of sympathy to his Philippine counterpart Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos over the huge losses in human lives and property in many localities of the Philippines caused by storm Nalgae.
Floodwater levels in the Cuu Long (Mekong) Delta are high and will continue to rise this month, especially in upstream areas, according to the hydraulic works management and construction department of the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment.
Conservation efforts to restore habitat and boost the population of red-crowned cranes in Tram Chim National Park are finally showing progress, with the cranes and many other rare wild birds coming back to the park.
Torrential rains from the night of July 31 to early August 1 triggered flash floods and landslides across several communes in Dien Bien province, leaving at least two people dead and eight others missing.
Transitioning to a circular economy not only offers a sustainable development path for Ho Chi Minh City but also serves as a pivotal step toward establishing a fully green economy.
An exhibition featuring 100 green, recycled, and circular economy models and products from 50 businesses and educational establishments took place in Ho Chi Minh City on July 31, as part of the local green transition forum and recycle day 2025.
Regional solidarity and cooperation are the key factor for the effective implementation of wildlife protection regulations. Only through sustainable cooperation, innovative approaches, and collective action can biodiversity be safeguarded for the present and future generations, an Vietnamese official has said.
Hanoi has approved a comprehensive plan to restore the environmental quality and develop four major urban rivers – the To Lich, Kim Nguu, Lu, and Set reverine environments.
The Javan pangolin is listed in Vietnam’s Red Book as critically endangered and is protected under Group IB – a category reserved for forest species facing an extremely high risk of extinction and requiring strict conservation measures.
As a key member of the core group of 18 countries, initiated by Vanuatu, Vietnam engaged in advocating for the UN General Assembly’s Resolution N.77/276, requesting for the ICJ’s advisory opinion. Following the resolution's adoption, Vietnam fully participated in all procedural steps for the first time, from submitting written proposals to presenting directly at the court’s hearings.
The wild elephant population in Da Nang includes a full developed herb of mature males, females, and calves. To date, the herd has grown to nine individuals.
Conservation efforts here have become a model, helping to save millions of turtle hatchlings and promoting Con Dao as a member of the Indian Ocean-Southeast Asia Turtle Site Network.
As part of its drive to fulfil its net zero emissions commitment by 2050, Vietnam is fast-tracking the development of a legal corridor to launch a pilot carbon market by the end of 2025, according to the Department of Climate Change.
Under the plan, from 2025 to 2026, the city will complete mechanisms and policies to support businesses in switching to green vehicles, expand the electric and green-energy bus network, and build charging stations. The targeted proportion of green buses is set at 10% in 2025 and 20–23% in 2026.
Storm Comay, the fourth in the East Sea this year, was at around 16.7 degrees North and 118.3 degrees East, in the east of the East Sea's northern waters as of 4am on July 24.
The disaster risk warning level for flash floods, landslides, and ground subsidence due to heavy rains and flows is rated at level 1, except in Nghe An, where it is raised to level 2.
Vietnam is forecast to face fewer storms and tropical depressions in 2023 than in previous years. (Photo: VNA) 
