Hanoians take cover as heat wave bakes city
Blankets were mobilized, lakes received surprise guests, and ice cubes became the hottest commodity. All for a sole purpose: to keep the heat at bay.
Fearsome temperatures were recorded in the early morning of June 1 in Hanoi as a heat wave swept across the northern part of Vietnam.
Temperatures in Hanoi hit a high of 38 degrees Celcius today.
"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.
A father and son take a nap during a sunny afternoon at the Temple of Literature.
People take refuge in the hold of a bus as the temperature outside soars.
Construction workers take a nap under trees on Ba Trieu Street.
Female drivers wrap up to protect themselves from the sun, with the humble blanket appearing to be the accessory of choice.
Hanoians show a variety of hot weather fashion styles.
A security guard uses a wet towel to cope with the heat.
"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.
The heat wave is expected to last until June 3.
