The provinces considered most at risk of torrential rain include Thái Nguyên, Tuyên Quang, Lào Cai, Lai Châu, Điện Biên and Sơn La.
Leading international forecasts indicate there is a more than 95 per cent probability that the phenomenon will persist throughout the second half of 2026 and continue into 2027.
Forest rangers received the animal in accordance with established procedures, with a handover record signed by the owner and the authorities in the presence of representatives from relevant agencies and local authorities.
Prolonged heat and drought have drained reservoirs across eastern Quảng Ngãi Province just as the summer-autumn rice crop enters its critical flowering and grain-filling stages, leaving farmers facing heavy losses and, in some areas, complete crop failure.
A stump-tailed macaque was handed over to the Centre for Rescue, Conservation, and Development of Creatures under the Management Board of Phong Nha - Kẻ Bàng National Park for rehabilitation and eventual release into the wild.
They recorded a total of 104 wild animals, comprising 92 African spurred tortoises (Geochelone sulcata) of various sizes, six Red Lories (Eos rubra) and six Green-cheeked Parakeets (Pyrrhura molinae).
Residents recorded the group breaking coral and uploaded the footage to social media, attracting public attention. Upon receiving the information, the competent authorities promptly investigated the matter and handled it in accordance with regulations.
The animals belong to 17 species and were all assessed to be in good health and fit for release.
Speaking at an online seminar on Wednesday, Nguyễn Ngọc Quang, IFAD's country programme coordinator for Việt Nam, said about 60 per cent of the project's budget would directly support local communities through training, capacity building, sustainable production models and livelihood transition funds.
Energy pricing policies today will determine long-term technology choices, as energy technologies are typically used over a lifespan of 15-20 years.
The animals are now receiving quarantine, treatment and specialised care. Once recovering their physical condition and wild behaviour, they will be reassessed for release back into the wild.
The management board of Núi Chúa–Phước Bình National Park is implementing a range of conservation initiatives that combine biodiversity protection with socio-economic development.
Located in Phú Lộc Commune of Huế City, where the Trường Sơn mountain range stretches closest to the East Sea, the Bạch Mã National Park is renowned for its cool climate, spectacular landscapes and exceptional biodiversity.
Hà Nội wants to transform one of its most polluted waterways through a 61.5-kilometre clean-up and infrastructure project, but an appraisal committee says the proposal still lacks crucial financial and legal details.
Nguyễn Đức Trung, Deputy Head of the Central Policy and Strategy Commission, praised the research, saying the new dataset and analytical tools would strengthen policy research, forecasting and advisory work.
Authorities in Đồng Nai City have issued a public warning after wild elephants were repeatedly spotted near forests bordering farmland, raising the risk of dangerous encounters.
Across the country, major cities such as Hà Nội and Đà Nẵng are taking the lead in cutting emissions, adapting to climate change and building smart cities.
Initial estimates put property losses in Sơn La at about VNĐ31.1 billion (US$1.2 million), with damage assessments continuing in other affected areas.
