Vietnam reports record-high temperature, confirm govt officials

Vietnam’s weather varies from north to south, but the entire country is now entering its hottest summer months. - AFP

HANOI, May 7, 2023 (AFP): Vietnam has reported a record-high temperature, with climate experts warning such extreme weather events would continue.

The country's scientists have warned that global warming is exacerbating adverse weather, with the region sweltering under a heatwave in April -- when neighbouring countries also registered record temperatures.