Vietnam records hottest October in 65 years

Vietnam experienced its hottest October since meteorological observations began in 1961, according to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting. The national average temperature for the month reached 26.30 degrees Celsius, which is 1.74 degrees Celsius higher than the historical average.

The Northern region saw the most significant temperature anomalies, with average temperatures rising 2 to 3 degrees Celsius above normal. During this period, 69 meteorological stations in the North recorded their highest historical average monthly temperatures. Notably, a widespread heatwave occurred between late September and early October, marking the first occurrence of such an event in October since 1991.

Across the country, 98 stations reported average monthly temperatures that met or exceeded historical records, while 61 stations recorded absolute daily maximum temperatures that broke previous records. Specific locations, such as Yen Chau in Son La, recorded temperatures as high as 38.3 degrees Celsius, surpassing previous records.