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Specifically, the North-Central and Mid-Central regions are required to closely monitor warnings and forecast news related to inescapable issues of downpours, lightning, hails, thunderstorms, whirlwinds, flash floods and landslides to promptly announce and give instructions to local residents. As for the coastal provinces from Quang Ninh to Quang Ngai, it is necessary to keep a close watch on weather forecast about blustery and big waves in the sea; proactively notify the worse issues to captains, ship owners, aqua-culturists and those people who work in tourism sites, and travelers to have appropriate production plans and ensure safety for people and properties, arrange rescue forces on duty as required. According to the latest weather news of the National Center for Hydrology Meteorology Forecasting, from tomorrow, a new untimely cold air will spread to the Northern and Central regions bringing heavy rainfalls of up to 120 mm and 150 mm respectively along with the high risk of … [Read more...] about Provinces from Quang Ninh to Quang Ngai need to prepare for inescapable weather

He said: "This is horrible. I always leave the air conditioner on and limit heading out as much as possible." He added that the unbearable heat him makes him tired and causes headaches. Truong Thi Kieu Minh said it is the hottest she has experienced during her 15 years in New Delhi. "It is just the beginning of the summer, but it is already too hot for me to handle." She said the heat is already driving her "crazy" and feared it might get worse. She expects temperatures to rise to around 50 degrees in June and July. Vietnamese living in India are struggling to cope with the scorching temperatures as a record heatwave sweeps through the nation, forcing them to drastically change their daily routines. India recorded its third-hottest April in the past 122 years according to the meteorological department. The average maximum temperature was 35.3 degrees, just behind the 35.42 degrees Celsius in 2010 and 35.32 degrees Celsius in 2016, the Indian government said in a recent … [Read more...] about Sizzling weather disrupts life for Vietnamese living in India

Traveling duo Dang Duc Tuan and Vo Minh Tan planted more than 500 trees during their 110-day journey through all 63 cities and provinces in Vietnam, hoping their seedlings will help a new culture of environmental awareness take root across the country. Travel lovers in Vietnam often talk about cross-country motorbike journeys, but few have time to make the trip. When COVID-19 brought the country to a standstill earlier this year, Tuan and Tan, both 29 years old, decided to take a break from their office jobs in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam and Phnom Penh, Cambodia, respectively, to make the life-changing trip. Hoping to share their mantra – 'If you love Vietnam, love its environment, too' – the two men launched A Little Vietnam, their personal initiative to spread public awareness of responsible tourism. Tan and Tuan came up with the idea for a cross-country environmental awareness journey after social media users praised a video they made in Dak Lak Province, in which … [Read more...] about Traveling duo plant hope for ‘greener’ Vietnam

Downpours are in the forecast across southern Vietnam over the next days due to the influence of a southwest monsoon. Due to the effect of the southwest monsoon, medium to heavy rains are expected to hit large areas across the region from Monday to Wednesday, according to the southern hydro-meteorological forecasting. The average rainfall will be 50 to 120 millimeters in southeast localities, including Ho Chi Minh City, and 50 to 130 millimeters in the Mekong Delta. The downpours will be accompanied by occasional thunderstorms, gusts, and hail. The weather condition will pose a high risk of flooding in low-lying areas. As of Monday morning, clouds had already formed and caused rains in many locations throughout southern Vietnam. Meanwhile, rains in northern provinces were forecast to decrease in intensity starting Monday. The weather condition in the region had been affected by a cold spell over the past days. North-central and central localities will also record a … [Read more...] about Monsoon to cause downpours across southern Vietnam

Quý Dương Hưng Yên Province is not only well-known nationwide for specialties like fragrant and sweet longan, which have been used as offers to kings in the past, but also chả gà (grilled chicken nugget). The dish has been made in the province’s Tiểu Quan Village of Khoái Châu District, for hundreds of years according to Phùng Văn Phong who has been making the specialty for several decades. Chả gà (charcoal grilled chicken nugget) is a specialty of Hưng Yên Province. Photo toplist.vn “My grandmother said our ancestors created the dish as a specialty compared to traditional boiled or fried chicken,” he said, noting that in the past the dish was only made for special occasions like Tết (Lunar New Year holiday) or other big celebrations like engagements or weddings. Now, the dish is more common and is a special gift for guests to bring home from Hưng Yên. Phong said making the dish needs care and skills. First, the maker has to choose a healthy young chicken about … [Read more...] about Visiting Hưng Yên to enjoy ‘chả gà’ or grilled chicken nugget

Downpours are expected to lash southern Vietnam over the next three days due to the effect of the southwest monsoon, according to the National Center for Hydro-meteorological Forecasting. The rains will be accompanied by thunderstorms and mainly occur late in the afternoon and in the evening in the Central Highlands and southern regions, the weather forecast center stated. Rainfall may reach high levels on Monday evening. In Ho Chi Minh City, moderate to heavy rains are forecast for the late hours on Saturday afternoon. Meanwhile, the same rainy pattern is expected to dampen the northern region from Sunday to Tuesday and linger from May 25 to 28, before gradually mitigating from May 29. Like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter to get the latest news about Vietnam! … [Read more...] about Heavy rains to batter southern Vietnam through this weekend

As of this morning, numerous cars stalled out and were stranded in floodwaters in Bac Ninh Province after the spells of rain; a child remained missing in Pho Yen City, Thai Nguyen Province, and many roads and gateways heading to the capital city of Hanoi recorded traffic congestion during rush hour. According to the National Center for Hydrology Meteorology Forecasting, the provinces and cities of Hanoi, Lao Cai, Yen Bai, Ha Giang, Tuyen Quang, Cao Bang, Bac Kan, Vinh Phuc, Thai Nguyen, Hoa Binh, Ha Nam, Hung Yen, Thai Binh, Hai Duong, Ninh Binh and Thanh Hoa are forecast to see thundery downpours with rainfall of over 130 mm tonight. The Central Highlands and Southern regions will also face rainy and thundery conditions on the large scale at nighttime. There are some photos featuring chaos in the Northern localities after the spells of rain: By Van Phuc- Translated by Huyen Huong … [Read more...] about Incessant rains continue flooding Northern localities

Sandstorms across the Middle East have delayed flights, closed schools and hospitalised thousands -- a phenomenon experts say could worsen as climate change warps regional weather patterns. Saudi Arabia on Tuesday became the latest country blanketed with dust that slowed traffic and made iconic towers in the capital difficult to see from more than a few hundred metres (yards) away. Emergency rooms in Riyadh hospitals had received some 1,285 people suffering from respiratory problems over 24 hours as a result of the sandstorm, the state-run Al-Ekhbariya channel reported. Electronic signs along Riyadh's highways warned drivers to reduce their speed because of the lower visibility, even as life largely went on as usual in the kingdom. The national meteorology centre predicted that "surface dusty winds" originating in the east and bringing a thick grey haze would continue west towards the Muslim holy cities of Mecca and Medina. Other countries have been grappling with the problem … [Read more...] about Mideast sandstorms snarl traffic, close schools, harm health

SACRED JOURNEY: Sen Village has become a much-loved destination to visit during May. VNA/VNS Photo Tá Chuyên By Vân Trang and Tá Chuyên It has become a tradition during May every year, that people from across the country and further afield flock to Sen (Lotus) Village in the hometown of beloved President Hồ Chi Minh in Kim Liên Commune, the central province of Nghệ An. This month, the village has again become a hot spot, particularly due to a national celebration that will take place to mark President Hồ's 132nd birthday (May 19), and the country opening to tourism after two years of closure due to the pandemic. A team of friends and colleagues, both Vietnamese and foreigners from Finest Future, an international education group in Finland, chose Sen Village special national relic site for their first-holiday summer trip. They were among hundreds of thousands of visitors who have been and will visit the locality this month to pay tribute to President Hồ's noble … [Read more...] about Visiting President Hồ’s idyllic hometown

Here are today’s leading news stories: Politics -- Vietnamese State President Nguyen Xuan Phuc and his Greek counterpart Katerina Sakellaropoulou agreed on measures to promote the Vietnam-Greece relations during their talks in Hanoi on Monday, the Vietnam News Agency reported. -- Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh received the CEO of Kohlberg Kravis Robert (KKR) investment company, president and CEO of Visa, as well as CEOs of Citigroup and Standard & Poor’s on Monday morning (local time), as part of his U.S. visit. COVID-19 Updates -- The Ministry of Health documented 1,550 COVID-19 cases on Monday, raising the national tally to 10,698,180, with 9,359,763 recoveries and 43,067 deaths. Society -- Three children aged four to six drowned after falling into a pond while playing near their homes in southern Binh Phuoc Province on Monday morning, local authorities confirmed later the same day. -- Two men aged 33 and 34 were killed after their car crashed into … [Read more...] about Breakfast @ Tuoi Tre News – May 17