The northern mountainous region will continue to see widespread rains on coming days, with rainfalls of 20-50 mm, even over 50 mm, forecast for some areas on May 25, according to the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.
More than 4,050 ha of crops are inundated in Hanoi. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) –ꦐ The northern mountainous region will continue to seewidespread rains on coming days, with rainfalls of 20-50 mm, even over 50mm, forecast for some areas on May 25, according to the National Centre forHydro-Meteorological Forecasting.
Shower is also expected in the Central Highlands andsouthern regions until May 29, coupled with whirlwinds, lightning, hails andstrong winds, as well as risks of flooding and landslides.
Flooding in Tuyen Quang province (Photo: VNA)
The northern area of the East Sea, including the watersaround Hoang Sa (Paracel) archipelago, and the western area of the sea’ssouthern part, including the waters around Truong Sa (Spratly)archipelago, are expected to have heavy rains and strong wind. Hanoi and other northern provinces were inundated followingheavy rains on May 23 and 24 that had caused human and property losses. As of 5pm on May 24, three lost their lives in flash flood triggered by downpours inthe mountainous provinces of Tuyen Quang and Hoa Binh, and four others were injured in Tuyen Quang.
Landslides in Thai Nguyen (Photo: VNA)
Up to 253 houses in Ha Giang, Tuyen Quang, Yen Bai, DienBien, Lao Cai, Thai Nguyen, Phu Tho, Cao Bang and Hoa Binh provinces weredamaged. Meanwhile, nearly 1,000 ha of crops, 64.1 ha of aquaculture and 862poultry and animals were either inundated or swept away. In the capital city of Hanoi, more than 4,050 ha of cropswere inundated./.
A new cold snap hit several northern mountainous areas in the early morning of February 13, and will spread to other places in the north and then some areas of the central region.
A new cold spell is forecast to hit several northern mountainous areas, and some places in north-central and central regions in the afternoon of February 18.
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.
More than 4,050 ha of crops are inundated in Hanoi. (Photo: VNA) 
Flooding in Tuyen Quang province (Photo: VNA) 
Landslides in Thai Nguyen (Photo: VNA) 
