Update 2026-05-19: Authorities issued warnings for flash floods, landslides, and land subsidence in Tuyen Quang, Thai Nguyen, and Quang Ninh provinces over the next six hours due to heavy rainfall and rising river levels. Heavy rain and thunderstorms are expected across multiple parts of the country between Tuesday (19 May) and Thursday (21 May), affecting Thanh Hoa, Nghe An, Son La, Quang Ngai, Gia Lai, Ha Tinh, Hue City, the Central Highlands, South Central Coast, Southern, and wider northern regions. Authorities warned of flooding, flash floods, landslides, tornadoes, lightning, hail, and strong winds with further heavy rainfall forecast through Thursday (21 May).
