Drought Warnings in Vietnam
Drought Warnings for Vietnam (Southeast Asia) come from National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting (NCHMF), Vietnam Disaster and Dyke Management Authority. This page explains what these warnings mean, which authority publishes them, and how to check the current status for Hanoi.
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At a glance
- countryVietnam · Asia
- reference cityHanoi (21.03, 105.85)
- emergencyPrimary emergency number113 / 114 / 115
- risk profilestorm, flood, landslide, drought, heat, coastal, tsunami, epidemic
What counts as a drought warnings
Drought warnings describe a prolonged deficit of rainfall that affects drinking water, agriculture, rivers and hydropower. They are issued by hydrological or agricultural authorities and frequently trigger water-use restrictions, irrigation bans and a higher wildfire danger level.
Who issues drought warnings in Vietnam
- meteoNational Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting (NCHMF)
- civilVietnam Disaster and Dyke Management Authority
Warning levels, colours and terminology are set nationally. Always read the warning text of the issuing authority: it names the affected districts, the expected time window and the recommended action.
If a warning is active in Vietnam
- Follow local water-use restrictions and hosepipe bans.
- Reduce irrigation to the evening and check for leaks.
- Expect a raised wildfire danger level even without wind.
Where the data comes from
Waarning reads public, key-free sources for Vietnam: Copernicus, national hydrological services, national agricultural agencies, drought observatories. Measurements and official warnings are shown separately, and official warnings always keep the name of the authority that issued them.
Frequently asked questions
Who issues drought warnings in Vietnam?
National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting (NCHMF), Vietnam Disaster and Dyke Management Authority. Waarning does not issue warnings; it aggregates the public feeds of these bodies and links back to the original source.
What is the emergency number in Vietnam?
The primary emergency number is 113 / 114 / 115. Use it for a life-threatening situation; for non-urgent reports use the local police station number.
Does Waarning show live drought warnings for Vietnam?
Yes. The dashboard loads the current values for Hanoi from Copernicus, national hydrological services, national agricultural agencies, drought observatories. You can open it with one click and the location is already set.
More warnings for Vietnam
- Severe Weather Warnings
- Flood Warnings
- Heat Warnings
- Air Quality Warnings
- Tsunami Warnings
- Landslide Warnings
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Generated 2026-10-14. Waarning is not an official warning service; in an emergency follow local authorities and emergency services.