Hanoians struggle with heat

Last updated: Friday, July 9, 2010 |

VietNamNet Bridge – Temperatures in Hanoi in recent days exceeded 40 degree Celsius. To overcome the sweltering temperatures, each Hanoian had their own way of fighting the heat.

 

Scorching heat to continue in Vietnam

Hanoians prove to be creative in fighting heat wave

 

The severe hot weather that hit the northern and central regions over the last few days begins to drop slightly on July 7, although temperatures remain around 39 degree Celsius.

 

In Hanoi, temperatures surged to 40.5 degrees on July 6 and as high as 44-45 degrees on highways and public spaces, while some provinces like Thanh Hoa and Nghe An recorded temperatures of between 40.4-41.5 degrees.

 

Photos of Hanoians in the scorching sun: 

People cover their bodies with long-sleeved shirts and their faces with masks, plus they stop their motorbikes a hundred meters from the red light to wait in the shade of a tree.< />

 

This man hides under the shadow of a truck.

 

Hiding from the sun behind the wall of a bus stop.

 

Some people sleep under Mai Dich overpass.

 

Some others sleep in a tunnel on Pham Hung road.

 

Who is she?

 

Taking a nap at Nghia Do Park.

 

Supermarkets are ideal destinations during hot days.

 

Youngsters prefer lakes in parks.

 

Spraying water.

 

Purchasing more fans…

 

And installing air conditioners.

 

 

Nguyen Van Quang, an employee of an electronics shop, has been transporting 60 air conditioners a day to Hanoi customers.

 

Dung Minh – Vu Thai Anh

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