Summer heat wave grips Hanoi
VOV.VN - The country’s northern provinces, including the capital Hanoi, have been enduring a major hot spell during the summer with temperatures reaching up to 40 degrees Celsius.
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| Experts from the Central Hydro-meteorological Forecast Centre have stated that the hot weather on August 15 saw temperatures rise to between 35 and 37 degrees Celsius. Around midday temperatures even reached up to 40 degrees Celsius. |
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| With outdoor temperatures so high, people have been seeking a range of measures to avoid the sunlight, including staying in the shade. |
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| With the searing heat being accompanied by increased levels of UV rays, local people have been forced to put on sunglasses, masks, and gloves to protect their skin whilst on the streets of the capital. |
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| With the heat increasing from the early morning, local people faced major discomfort as they commuted to schools and offices. |
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| Drivers and passengers were forced to hide under long coats whilst travelling on the city’s roads. |
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| Those driving motorbikes try to stay cool in the shade in a bid to avoid the sunlight. |
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| A worker wears a mask and long clothing as a means of protection from the fierce heat of the sun. |
