Early summer heat wave bakes Hanoi
(VOV) - The capital city of Hanoi is experiencing the first heat wave this year, with outside temperatures climbing to 39-40 degrees Celsius.
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| It is unbearable hot outside at noon |
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| Waiting for a bus on Hai Ba Trung street |
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| Breaking out in a sweat, even in the shade |
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| Hitting the road with masks, anti-heat clothing and sunglasses |
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| Foreigners from cold countries feel uncomfortable with sultry weather |
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| Sugarcane juice is popular with local residents these days |
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| Electric fans are used to keep the air inside the room cooler |
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| Elderly people select lakesides...... |
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| .... or parks and gardens to escape the scorching sun |
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| The heat wave is forecast to last till the end of this week |
