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Hanoi's air quality plummets in worst pollution wave of winter

Hanoi's air quality plummets in worst pollution wave of winter

Hanoi woke up on Dec. 11 to its most severe pollution episode of the winter, as monitoring stations across the capital reported AQI levels above 220, a range considered "very unhealthy" for the general population.
New cold front to send Hanoi temperatures plunging from Wednesday

New cold front to send Hanoi temperatures plunging from Wednesday

From plastic covers to street fires, Hanoians battle season's first cold snap

From plastic covers to street fires, Hanoians battle season's first cold snap

Autumn's glow settles over Hanoi

Autumn's glow settles over Hanoi

The first cool days of fall bring a shift to Hanoi: soft breezes, warm light, and the fragrance of green rice drifting through the streets.
October 24, 2025 | 06:17 pm PT
Northern Vietnam shivers at 9 degrees C as cold front sends temperatures tumbling

Northern Vietnam shivers at 9 degrees C as cold front sends temperatures tumbling

A powerful cold snap swept across northern Vietnam early on Oct. 23, driving the mercury down to 9 degrees Celsius in Mau Son peak in Lang Son Province, the lowest reading of the season.
October 22, 2025 | 09:32 pm PT
Parents struggle as Hanoi schools shift online on storm warning

Parents struggle as Hanoi schools shift online on storm warning

As torrential rains and flooding hit Hanoi Tuesday morning, power outages, internet instability and distracted children threw households into chaos as schools abruptly switched to online classes.
October 7, 2025 | 02:52 am PT
Vietnamese province hit by 500 mm of rain as floods threaten historic records

Vietnamese province hit by 500 mm of rain as floods threaten historic records

Relentless downpours dumped up to half a meter of rain across Thai Nguyen Province in just 12 hours on Tuesday, flooding streets and shutting schools.
October 6, 2025 | 08:39 pm PT
Heavy downpour turns Hanoi commute into hours-long ordeal

Heavy downpour turns Hanoi commute into hours-long ordeal

Hanoi faced severe disruptions on Tuesday due to heavy rainfall Storm Bualoi and the resultant widespread flooding, with traffic persistently backing up across the city.
September 29, 2025 | 11:50 pm PT
Hanoi weather forecast bright for National Day parade

Hanoi weather forecast bright for National Day parade

Hanoi is expected to enjoy sunshine on the morning of Sept. 2, when the grand National Day parade will take place, after overnight showers.
September 1, 2025 | 02:27 am PT
Rare waterspout tears through Hanoi street, shattering windows and ripping signs

Rare waterspout tears through Hanoi street, shattering windows and ripping signs

A sudden waterspout struck Hanoi's outskirts Tuesday afternoon, ripping through shops along the road, tearing down signs and shattering car windows as startled residents looked on.
August 26, 2025 | 04:06 am PT
Hanoians queue to fix bikes after Typhoon Kajiki floods streets

Hanoians queue to fix bikes after Typhoon Kajiki floods streets

Heavy rains from Typhoon Kajiki flooded dozens of streets in Hanoi on Tuesday, stalling countless motorbikes and packing repair shops with riders waiting for hours.
August 26, 2025 | 01:40 am PT
Trees uprooted, traffic stalled as heavy rains flood Hanoi streets in Typhoon Kajiki's wake

Trees uprooted, traffic stalled as heavy rains flood Hanoi streets in Typhoon Kajiki's wake

Heavy rains triggered by Typhoon Kajiki flooded many streets across Hanoi on Tuesday morning, uprooting trees and sending the city traffic into chaos.
August 25, 2025 | 04:48 pm PT
Storm Kajiki strengthens, set to slam Vietnam with fierce winds and floods

Storm Kajiki strengthens, set to slam Vietnam with fierce winds and floods

Storm Kajiki has intensified and is forecast to strengthen by Sunday, threatening northern and central Vietnam with destructive winds, massive waves and torrential rain that could trigger widespread floods and landslides.
August 23, 2025 | 06:53 am PT
Storm Wipha empties Hanoi streets as it hits northern Vietnam

Storm Wipha empties Hanoi streets as it hits northern Vietnam

Hanoi’s busy streets fell silent as Storm Wipha hit northern Vietnam Tuesday morning: Roads were nearly empty, with only a few tourists walking in the drizzle while markets slowed as people stayed indoors.
July 21, 2025 | 08:08 pm PT
Hanoi shivers as rare cold snap chills northern Vietnam in summer

Hanoi shivers as rare cold snap chills northern Vietnam in summer

Hanoi residents woke up to an unexpected chill on Sunday as temperatures dipped to 20 degrees, unusual for late May, but not unprecedented, according to weather experts.
May 26, 2025 | 12:57 am PT
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