More evacuations as massive fires rapidly expand in California A series of massive fires in northern and central California forced more evacuations as they quickly spread on Thursday, darkening the skies and dangerously affecting air quality.

Thousands flee as fast-moving wildfires spread in California Thousands of people fled their homes in northern California on Wednesday as hundreds of fast-moving wildfires spread across the region, burning houses and leading to the death of a helicopter pilot.

Showers to hit HN and northern provinces Tuesday afternoon

Showers, with rainfall of up to 100mm, are forecast to hit Hà Nội and other northern provinces on Tuesday afternoon, ending the prolonged heat wave in the region.

Heat wave sends temperature soaring in northern, central regions A new heat wave is forecast to hit the northern and central regions from June 22 – 24 and could push the temperature up to 42 degrees Celsius in some areas.

Heat wave sends temperature soaring in northern, central regions A new heat wave is forecast to hit the northern and central regions from June 22 – 24 and could push the temperature up to 42 degrees Celsius in some areas.

Air quality improved in May Air quality in big cities dramatically improved last month, said the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment’s Environment Department.

Việt Nam to suffer more heat waves in June

More heat waves are forecast to hit Việt Nam in June, mostly in the first two weeks. 

PM calls for urgent action on drought, saltwater intrusion Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc has asked authorities in the central region to take action to deal with the prolonged heat wave, drought and saltwater intrusion in the region.

Local air-conditioner brands join race for market share

Vietnamese air conditioner manufacturers are increasingly using sophisticated technologies as they jostle for market share in a competitive market. 

UV indexes soar as cities enter heat wave Ultraviolet (UV) indexes in Hà Nội, HCM City and Đà Nẵng on Wednesday are forecasted to reach strong and very strong levels, raising the risk of skin damage in direct sunlight.