Southern Vietnam Faces Early Heatwave and Severe Drought Concerns Amid El Niño
Southern Vietnam and Ho Chi Minh City are entering their dry season earlier than usual due to El Niño, with concerns of a severe heatwave and drought. The drought in 2027 is particularly flagged as a potential cause of water scarcity.
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