Hanoians struggle in 40 degrees of sweltering summer
VOV.VN - The current hot weather has temperatures reaching 40 degrees Celsius,causing difficulties in the daily lives of local residents in the capital city of Hanoi.
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| These days, many people in Hanoi have to work in temperatures ranging between 39 and 40 degrees Celsius. |
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| A scrap-metal dealer wears face masks and long sleeved shirts to protect herself from the summer sun. |
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| At noon, the temperature in Hanoi peaks at 40 degrees Celsius. Locals are exhausted from the heat while waiting at traffic lights. |
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| According to the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting (NCHMF), the severe heat will continue to affect widespread areas with daily highs hitting 37-39 degrees Celsius, with some places even hotter. |
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| The hot weather affects people working on the streets. |
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| This trader takes shelter from the high temperatures under the shade of trees. |
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| The severe heat is forecast to stay until the end of the week. The average highs in the northern provinces, including Hanoi, will range between 37 and 39 degree Celsius with some areas exceeding 39. |
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| A street vendor takes advantage of the shade under a flyover to take a rest and cool off. |
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| Electricians have to work through the extreme hot weather to ensure a power supply for locals. |
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| Vendors use everything they have to block out the intense sunshine. |
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| A street vendor struggles against the harsh weather. |
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