Vietnam could lose winter by 2100 amid rising hot days, scientists warn
Scientists warn Vietnam could lose its winter by 2100, with major cities facing a significant increase in hot days. Projections indicate accelerated warming, particularly in urban cores of Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, leading to longer heatwaves. This phenomenon is attributed to the combined effects of climate change and urbanization.
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