Environment

The Gamma Normid meteor shower (γ-Normids) is expected to be visible in Vietnam in the early hours of March 15, reported the Hanoi Astronomical Society (HAS).

Saltwater intrusion in Mekong Delta could extend up to 70 kilometres inland in the coming weeks as river flows decline, authorities warn.

Authorities in Hanoi have warned residents not to store petrol or diesel at home, citing a high risk of fire and explosion as fuel prices rise.

A rare parasitic plant listed as endangered has been recorded in Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park, highlighting the rich biodiversity of the limestone forest ecosystem in central Vietnam.

All conservation institution managers and tourist attractions that own elephants in Indonesia are required to stop offering elephant riding attractions to visitors.

Nearly 90 scientists and environmental managers from 22 countries are taking part in the 5th International Conference on Environmental Pollution, Restoration and Management in Gia Lai Province.

Vietnam is forecast to face earlier and longer heatwaves this year as climate change and shifting climate patterns increase the intensity and unpredictability of extreme weather.

Police in Hoa Hiep Commune, Vinh Long Province, Vietnam have received an exotic reptile after a local resident discovered it behind his home and reported it to authorities.

Ho Chi Minh City has called on residents to support the installation of charging stations and battery-swap cabinets for electric motorbikes as demand for electric transport rises.

More than 2,000 square metres of natural forest in Ia Puch Commune, Gia Lai Province, has been illegally cleared, with authorities suspecting the land was encroached on for farming.

Vietnam may experience longer and more intense heat waves in 2026 as the El Nino climate pattern is expected to re-emerge toward the end of the year, warn meteorological experts.

Residents and tourists have flocked to a riverbank in Danang after bright red and yellow formations, dubbed “blooming rocks”, appeared on a large stone along the Tram River.

Vietnam’s National Remote Sensing Department has identified 110 air pollution hotspots in Hanoi, including 14 craft villages, 68 major construction sites and 30 rice-straw burning areas.

A resident in Quy Nhon Nam Ward, Gia Lai Province, found a 1.7-kilogramme striped-neck turtle in his garden and handed the rare animal over to authorities on March 3.

A cold front is set to bring heavy rain to northern Vietnam on March 4, with temperatures in some areas forecast to fall by 7-8 degrees Celsius to 15-18 degrees.

A 20-minute whirlwind in Quang Ngai Province ripped roofs off 116 homes and caused widespread structural damage, local authorities said.