Hanoi streets deserted in record hot spell
VOV.VN - Streets, pubs and even some tourist attractions in the capital city of Hanoi are deserted due to the current heat wave which has temperatures reaching 40 degrees Celsius.
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According to the National Meteorological and Hydrological Forecast Centre, the scorching weather will continue to affect the Hanoi area with high temperatures of 37-39 degrees Celsius, exceeding 39 degrees in some areas. During this hot spell, road surfaces have even been reaching 60 degrees Celsius. |
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Hanoi’s streets were deserted on the morning of July 5. Such a lack of traffic is only usually seen during the first days of the Lunar New Year festival (Tet). |
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Areas around Hoan Kiem Lake which are usually crowded with locals and visitors are also empty. |
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There isn’t a soul at Dien Bien Phu-Chu Van An intersection. |
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The normally busy President Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum is devoid of its regular bustle of visitors. |
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The cathedral on Nha Tho Street is deserted. |
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Ho Tay (West Lake) waterpark is unseasonably quiet. |
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Nearly no one travel on streets from 11am to 2pm as it is simply too hot. |
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Even on pavements, there are few people. |
