Fearsome temperatures were recorded in the early morning of June 1 in Hanoi as a heat wave swept across the northern part of Vietnam.
"My job is to water the grass and plants from 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. regardless of the weather," said a sweat-drenched worker at Hanoi Zoo.
Female drivers wrap up to protect themselves from the sun, with the humble blanket appearing to be the accessory of choice.
"My shop is stocking up with extra bags of ice for cold drinks during the hot weather," said a tea shop owner in Cau Giay District.
