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Hanoi’s residents struggle with blazing heat
Anh Kiet 17:39, 2019/05/17
People are warned of preventing probable fire in residential areas as well as wildfire and recommended to avoid outdoor activities from 11:00am to 4:00pm, drink enough water and take proper diet to enhance the immune system.
Scorching heat attacked Hanoi on May 16, with temperature likely to surge to 39-40 degrees Celsius in the midst of the scorching heat wave, and Hanoi’s residents must struggle with blazing hot temperatures.
 
The blazing hot temperatures in Hanoi city, as well as Vietnam’s northwest and central region may last until May 20, according to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting (NCHMF).

The NCHMF said that Foehn wind, caused by impact of the southeastern edge of the western hot low-pressure area, is developing and causing hot weather across the northern region, with temperatures ranging from 36 to 39 degrees Celsius, and even 40 in some places, on May 17-19.

Meanwhile, the blazing hot temperatures of the Northwest and mountainous areas in the Central region may rise up to 39-42 degree Celsius, the NCHMF predicted.

People are warned of preventing probable fire in residential areas as well as wildfire and recommended to avoid outdoor activities from 11:00am to 4:00pm, drink enough water and take proper diet to enhance the immune system.
 
From May 17 to 19, the heat wave scorches Hanoi since early morning, with the highest temperature of 37-39 degrees Celsius
From May 17 to 19, the heat wave scorches Hanoi since early morning, with the highest temperature of 37-39 degrees Celsius
Due to the scorching heat, many workers have to seek shelter and drink a lot of water
Due to the scorching heat, many workers have to seek shelter and drink a lot of water
Female workers still brace themselves in the harsh sunshine and wear sunscreen shirt to keep working
Female workers still brace themselves in the harsh sunshine and wear sunscreen shirt to keep working
People on the road must find a shady grove to stand when waiting for traffic light
People on the road must find a shady grove to stand when waiting for traffic light
Everyone wears sunscreen shirt to cope with the blazing hot temperatures in Hanoi city
Everyone wears sunscreen shirt to cope with the blazing hot temperatures in Hanoi city
Worker’s moments of short break to avoid the scorching heat
Worker’s moments of short break to avoid the scorching heat
Many people choose walking stairs to shelter from the stifling heat
Many people choose walking stairs to shelter from the stifling heat
Workers earn their living under the blazing sun
Workers earn their living under the blazing sun
On May 18 and 19, the heat wave still scorches Hanoi widespread, with the expected highest temperature of 37-39 degrees Celsius, and even 40 in some places.
On May 18 and 19, the heat wave still scorches Hanoi widespread, with the expected highest temperature of 37-39 degrees Celsius, and even 40 in some places
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