VietNamNet Bridge – The impact of El Nino in 2016 will likely surpass last year's record to become strongest ever in history, according to experts.

VietNamNet Bridge – El Nino is forecast to continue its strong impacts in Vietnam in the first months of 2016 and abate in early summer. 

 The El Nino phenomenon in 2016 will cause freshwater shortage in HCM City and other southern areas, the National Hydro-Meteorological Service has said.

VietNamNet Bridge – Although the dry season has started, many areas in south-eastern region have faced with prolong drought which would affect the lives of local farmers.

 The El Niño weather event is expected to gain in strength before the end of this year, according to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO).

 The next two years could be the hottest on record globally, says research from the UK's Met Office.

VietNamNet Bridge - Extreme weather conditions are forecast to occur from now to the end of the year, according to Le Thanh Hai, deputy director of National Hydrometeorology Centre.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Northern parts of the country were expected to be warmer than previous winters this year due to the effects of El Nino,

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam could bear the brunt of severe effects from the El Nino phenomenon which could last until the end of this year and have a harsh impact on global weather patterns.

 VietNamNet Bridge – A severe drought, believed to have begun last year, was likely to continue till the middle of September throughout central Viet Nam,

 Global food markets could be disrupted by the El Nino event predicted for later this year.

Severe weather conditions, especially heatwave and storms, are likely to affect the country till October, the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting has said.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Viet Nam is likely to be hit by only three or four storms from now until the end of the year - fewer than in previous years.