El Niño Observatory
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El Niño Observatory Monitored cities Da Nang Da Nang

El Niño in Da NangDa Nang · Vietnam

Current El Niño risk

Attention level: ModerateWarning · Drought / heat / fire riskDrought-prone zone; the rain in this forecast eases short-term pressure

Da Nang is inside the projected impact zone Mainland Southeast Asia.

Documented El Niño droughts hit the Mekong basin: low rivers, saltwater intrusion in the delta, rice and water stress in Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos.

Next 14 days in Da Nang

9 of the next 14 days show a 60%+ chance of rain; 0 with heavy rain.

% is the chance of rain that day. The word shows how strong that rain should be. Tap a day for details.

Areas with drought and water-shortage history in Da Nang

Son Tra District

Son Tra District

Recurring severe fresh water shortages due to high salinity in Cam Le River and slow pipeline installation.

Ngu Hanh Son District

Ngu Hanh Son District

Persistent water scarcity and brackish tap water caused by seawater predominance in the Cam Le River source.

Hai Chau District

Hai Chau District

Significant fresh water shortages affecting residents and tourism, linked to declining river water levels.

Lien Chieu District

Lien Chieu District

Desperate shortage of fresh water due to high salinity levels in the river supplying local waterworks.

Hoa Bac Commune (Hoa Vang District)

Hoa Bac Commune (Hoa Vang District)

Water scarcity from dried-up streams due to prolonged drought and lack of connection to the city supply system.

Hoa Phu Commune (Hoa Vang District)

Hoa Phu Commune (Hoa Vang District)

Unconnected to water supply system, forcing locals to rely on nearby streams that dry up in drought.

Sources: [1] [2] [3] [4] · Images: Google Street View. They show the street on a normal day, not during a flood. AI-generated list using web search (Perplexity Sonar) from news and public sources. Use as a starting reference, not an official risk map.

What you should do

  • Store drinking water and cut non-essential use now, before restrictions arrive.
  • Never burn waste or vegetation: fire risk is sharply elevated in dry spells.
  • If you depend on agriculture, plan for reduced rainfall this season.
  • Watch for water-rationing announcements from your utility.
  • Always follow your national meteorological service and local civil defense. Their warnings override anything on this page.

Emergency kit: what to have ready

Emergency numbers

Numbers are national defaults; some regions use local variants. Confirm with local authorities.

Official monitoring agencies

NCHMF

National weather service

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VNDMA

Civil defense and emergencies

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NOAA Climate Prediction Center

Global ENSO reference

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IRI, Columbia University

Global ENSO reference

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Frequently asked questions

Is Da Nang affected by El Niño?

Yes. Da Nang sits in the documented impact zone Mainland Southeast Asia: Documented El Niño droughts hit the Mekong basin: low rivers, saltwater intrusion in the delta, rice and water stress in Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos.

Will it rain in Da Nang in the coming days?

The current 14-day forecast shows 9 days with a 60%+ chance of rain and 0 days with heavy rain. Probabilities update every 6 hours.

What should residents of Da Nang do?

Store drinking water and cut non-essential use now, before restrictions arrive. Never burn waste or vegetation: fire risk is sharply elevated in dry spells. Always follow your national meteorological service and local civil defense. Their warnings override anything on this page.

Other cities in Vietnam

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Data refreshes every 6 hours. Forecast: Open-Meteo. Zone risk: NOAA data and documented El Niño patterns.

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