HCM City residents bask in warm clothes as temperatures drop

The impact of the chilly weather can immediately be seen on streets throughout the southern city on the morning of December 14 as locals leave their homes under layers of warm clothing and scarves.

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The cold weather and high humidity causes many areas in the city to appear foggy from the early morning to noon.

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Many people choose extra coats and gloves in effort to keep warm when heading out.

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Commuters feel the chill when temperatures fall to around 20 degrees Celsius in the morning.

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Due to temperature differences during the day, local people, especially children and the elderly, are encouraged to keep themselves warm if they wish to head out.

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Fog blankets Hanoi Highway in Thu Duc district on the morning of December 14.

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The southern region, including Ho Chi Minh City, is expected to endure two more cold spells during Christmas Eve and the New Year holiday, with temperatures forest to potentially fall below 20 degrees Celsius.