Weather news
The 24 Solar Terms: How Ancient Farmers Read the Weather, and Are They Still Accurate Today?
From Lập Xuân to Đại Thử, the 24 solar terms once worked like an ancient weather app. Here's how the system began and how well it still holds up in Vietnam.
Weather-Smart Electrical Safety: Why Heatwaves Trigger Blackouts and Storms Cause Fires
Extreme heat overloads the power grid while storms and floods raise the risk of electrical fires and shocks. Here's how weather drives these risks and how to stay safe.
Sea Surface Temperature and Storms: Why Do Some Storms Intensify So Fast?
Why does a storm that looked weak overnight suddenly turn into a powerful typhoon by morning? Here's how sea surface temperature fuels storms over the East Sea.
Snow and Frost in Sa Pa, Mau Son: Why a Tropical Country Gets Snow and How to Chase It Safely
Every severe cold spell sends Vietnamese social media abuzz with snow in Sa Pa and Mau Son. Here's why a tropical country gets frost and snow, and how to see it safely.
How Weather Affects Electric Motorbikes and E-Bikes: Charging and Riding Safely Through Every Season
Heat degrades batteries, floods risk short circuits, and cold cuts range: here's how to charge, store, and ride electric two-wheelers safely through Vietnam's weather swings.
Why Do Peach and Apricot Blossoms Bloom Right on Tet? How Weather Times the Flowers
Whether peach and apricot blossoms open early or late for Tet isn't luck — it hinges on temperature, humidity, and the cold or warm spells of the year's final weeks.
Rainbows, Sun Halos, and Fiery Sunsets: Why the Sky Puts On These Optical Shows
Rainbows, sun halos, and fiery sunsets all have a real scientific explanation rooted in light and clouds, and sometimes they even double as early clues about the weather ahead.
Light, Moderate, Heavy, Very Heavy Rain: Understanding Rainfall Levels in mm
What does "heavy to very heavy rain, 50-100mm" actually mean? Learn how rainfall levels are measured in millimeters so you can read forecasts correctly.
Rainy Season and Dengue Fever: Why Mosquitoes Thrive After Heavy Rain
Dengue cases surge weeks after heavy rain, not during it. Here's how rainfall, temperature, and humidity drive the mosquito life cycle — and how to time prevention around the forecast.
Weather and Aquaculture: Why Shrimp Ponds and Fish Cages Live or Die by the Weather
A sudden downpour, a prolonged heatwave, or an unexpected storm can wipe out a shrimp pond or fish cage overnight. Here's why aquaculture farmers watch the weather more closely than almost anyone else.