On May 14, 2026, the final round of the "Ringing the Golden Bell" competition titled "Together with Children to Prevent and Combat Natural Disasters - Building a Sustainable Future" took place at Bac Kan Secondary School, Bac Kan Ward, Thai Nguyen Province.
Many European countries are bracing themselves for an unusual heatwave, as a "heat dome" phenomenon breaks May temperature records.
On May 6th, the Department of Agriculture and Environment of Dong Thap province reported that heavy rain accompanied by thunderstorms and strong winds occurred on the evening of May 5th, causing damage to 37 houses in Thanh Binh commune, Dong Thap province.
In anticipation of increasing extreme weather events, the province has requested that forces be strengthened, ready for rescue operations, and that infrastructure safety be ensured.
A model for applying digital transformation in community-based early warning and disaster response was developed in Ha Tinh province in 2025 with funding support from the Thien Tam Foundation through the Community Disaster Prevention and Control Fund. To assess the effectiveness and scalability of the project, and to gather feedback and suggestions for improving the model, the Department of Dike Management and Disaster Prevention and Control established a working group on April 7-8, 2026 to conduct a survey in Ha Tinh province.
On May 14, 2026, the final round of the "Ringing the Golden Bell" competition titled "Together with Children to Prevent and Combat Natural...