Over 3,800 lightning strikes hit Ho Chi Minh City during two days of heavy rain

VNExpress - Oct 3, 2026

Ho Chi Minh City recorded 3,810 lightning strikes during heavy thunderstorms on Sept. 30 and Oct. 1, including more than 2,000 ground strikes, which represent the highest daily totals recorded in nearly two years.

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