Major cities fight to stay cool amid hot spell
VOV.VN - A prolonged heat wave that hit both Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi greatly affected the daily lives of local people, forcing many to seek ways to protect themselves from the hot weather.
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| In Ho Chi Minh City the hottest period of the day often falls between 12:30pm and 15:30pm. During this time, few people dared to venture out, leaving Le Duan and Nguyen Du streets as well as the area around Ben Thanh market relatively quiet. |
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| Drivers were forced to find shade whilst waiting for the traffic lights. |
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| Local people in Ho Chi Minh City took to Tao Dan park to escape the sunlight. |
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| Swimming pools throughout District 1 were crowded with people seeking to cool down. |
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| The shopping centres of Hanoi saw the prices of air conditioners and refrigerators increase by 30 per cent due to the added demand. |
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| Masks are commonly used to avoid dust and heat while travelling on the road. |
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| A man wears sunglasses to fight against the heat wave on Xa Dan street in Dong Da district of Hanoi. |
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| A street vendor wears a conical hat and jacket to protect against the searing heat of the sun on Nha Chung street in Hoan Kiem district. |
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| A man cycles on Dinh Tien Hoang street. |
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| A Xe Om driver takes a break on the pavement to amid the hot weather. |
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| With outdoor temperature soaring, stalls on Ton That Tung street in the shade were packed with people trying to avoid the sunlight. |
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| Workers in Hanoi’s Old Quarter were offered free drinks to stay hydrated. |
