Temperature in some roads of Hanoi measured at 50 degree Celsius.
Summer has just begun but residents in Hanoi have already felt the worst of it when the temperature surged to 38 degrees Celsius in the midst of the scorching heat wave at noon while the heat on the road was recorded at up to 50 degrees Celsius.
Over the past two days, the temperature in Hanoi peaked an average 38 degree Celsius at 11 a.m, however, outdoor temperature was about 5 to 7 degree Celsius higher due to urban effects, Zing.vn reported.
Temperature measured in some poorly-shaded streets namely Thang Long Avenue, Nguyen Xien, Pham Hung, etc. rose to 50 degree Celsius at noon, causing watery mirage.
The heat wave is affecting the Hanoians’ daily routines. Motorbike commuters wrapped themselves in thick hoodies, face mask, sunglasses. Outdoor workers have to take a rest every 15 minutes under the trees’ shades to recover while street vendors hide under pedestrian tunnels and locals minimize outdoor activities.
Due to the scorching heat wave, fewer people come to the Hoan Kiem pedestrian zone at the weekend while thousands flocked to the Westlake Water Park to seek coolness. The park was overcrowded with people lining up to buy tickets and waiting to join some new games.
Until 6 pm, many people flocked with their children or canine companions to the West Lake as a miniature beach to swim and cool down despite the warning signs.
According to the National Center for Vietnam Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, intensive heat would cause dehydration, exhaustion and stroke when working or travelling under the sun for a long time. Therefore, people are recommended to limit outdoor activities between 11am and 4pm as well as drink enough water and proper diet to enhance the immune system.
It is forecast that Hanoi would experience an average temperature of 35- 38 degrees Celsius until April 24.
Temperature in some roads of Hanoi measured at 50 degree Celsius, causing water mirage. Photo: Kinhtedothi.
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Temperature measured in some poorly-shaded streets namely Thang Long Avenue, Nguyen Xien, Pham Hung, etc. rose to 50 degree Celsius at noon, causing watery mirage.
High temperatures stir up daily life in Hanoi. Photo: Pham Hung
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Workers have to cover themselves to work under the sun. Photo: Pham Hung
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Until 6 pm, many people flocked with their children or canine companions to the West Lake as a miniature beach to swim and cool down despite the warning signs.
According to the National Center for Vietnam Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, intensive heat would cause dehydration, exhaustion and stroke when working or travelling under the sun for a long time. Therefore, people are recommended to limit outdoor activities between 11am and 4pm as well as drink enough water and proper diet to enhance the immune system.
It is forecast that Hanoi would experience an average temperature of 35- 38 degrees Celsius until April 24.
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