14TH NATIONAL CONGRESS OF THE COMMUNIST PARTY OF VIETNAM

Hanoians struggle to keep cool under heat wave on street

Anh Kiet - Photo: Ngoc Tu

May 31, 2021 / 03:44 PM

Hanoi is forecast to endure a hot spell with temperatures reaching up to 40 degrees Celsius.

The temperature would be particularly high in the capital city of Hanoi, with approximately 39 degrees Celsius on May 31.

People are struggling with street congestion in hot weather when they are on Nguyen Trai Street on Monday.

People keep themselves cool in shady areas.

The ordeal of the traffic jams is made worse by the heat.

The cars barely move in the congested street.

People are struggling to move forward when the road is crowded.

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