Disaster's dead and missing figure hits 336, northern rivers' floodwater slowly receding
Lào Cai is the hardest-hit province with an additional two casualties recorded, bringing the total to 179.
296 people dead and missing in Việt Nam due to typhoon, floods, landslides
In particular, the northern mountainous province of Lào Cai reported the highest number of deaths/missing with a total of 155 people (53 dead, 102 missing).
Soil moisture in northern provinces nearly saturated, landslide warnings issued
The northern provinces and Thanh Hóa will continue to experience rain, sometimes heavy, with levels ranging from 10-30mm, with some areas exceeding 70mm.
Death toll from Typhoon Yagi rises to 127, 54 people still missing
The northern region will continue to experience moderate to heavy rain, with some areas receiving very heavy rain and thunderstorms, with totals of 40-90mm generally, and locally over 200mm.
Việt Nam asks China to refrain from releasing water on Red River's upstream, amid severe flooding
Việt Nam asked for timely updates on flood discharge schedules, including specific times and volumes.
Hà Nội signals alert Level 1 as Red River level causes concern
Alert Level One was sounded in the vicinity of wards near the Hồng (Red) River on Tuesday at noon, as the Hà Nội People's Committee Vice Chairman stressed residents protection is critical.
Prime Minister leads flood response in northern Việt Nam
Reports from the provinces and cities indicate that the remnants of Typhoon Yagi have brought prolonged heavy rains, leading to extensive flooding and isolated areas.
Collecting and processing e-waste must be carried out professionally and systematically
The United Nations predicts that developed countries globally emit about 65.4 million tonnes of electronic products each year. E-waste affects human health through soil, water, air pollution.
Hà Nội's icon landmark forever altered as Typhoon Yagi toppled ancient trees
The eye of Typhoon Yagi swept through Hà Nội last night, leaving a trail of fallen trees in its wake.
Typhoon Yagi swept through Hà Nội, killing one
While the storm has passed its most powerful stage and is quickly weakening into a tropical depression, people are urged to remain cautious against continued rainfall and winds.
Greening efforts urgent to counter 'white pollution' of e-commerce
Estimates showed that the industry used up 332,000 tonnes of packaging, of which 171,000 were made from plastic, in 2023.
Mangrove forests revived to mitigate impacts of climate change
Spanning a total area of 200,000 hectares, Việt Nam’s mangrove forests are believed to not only have socio-economic and biodiversity values, but also act as large carbon storage areas that help capture emissions.
UNESCO praises Việt Nam's contributions to natural sciences
Assistant Director-General of UNESCO for Natural Sciences Lidia Arthur Brito has commended Việt Nam for its significant contributions to UNESCO's natural science initiatives while meeting in Paris with Ambassador Nguyễn Thị Vân Anh, Permanent Representative of Việt Nam to UNESCO.
Units in Cà Mau work together to tackle natural disasters
Early warning and early action to enhance resilience to natural disasters has been the consistent motto of Cà Mau Province for many years.
Pa Kô, Vân Kiều people join hands to preserve forests in Quảng Trị
Ancient trees of Quảng Trị Province are strictly protected and monitored by traditional customs, with the participation of both the living and the deceased.
MoNRE urges formation of committees to enhance river pollution control
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MoNRE) has urged the Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính to establish five river basin committees to unify the efforts of ministries, sectors, and localities in improving water quality.
Lâm Đồng Province, Đà Lạt City prepare for heavy rain
The Lâm Đồng Province People's Committee has directed relevant departments and branches to strengthen the monitoring and prevention of flash floods and landslides that may occur due to the impact of heavy rain.
Mekong Delta expects higher floods this season
The country’s rice granary is expected to have higher levels of floodwaters this year compared to the last two because the forecast is for plenty of rain.
Nature conservation seeks young researchers
The first Students Conference on Nature Conservation (SCNC) in the central city, showed hopeful signs of a younger generation of conservationists wanting to work for the country’s biodiversity protection and conservation sector.
Heavy rain in Hà Nội causes flooding and traffic disruption
According to the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, Hà Nội will continue to experience scattered showers and thunderstorms, with localised heavy rain in some areas.
