Desperate Hanoians flock to Nhat Tan Bridge for heat relief
VOV.VN - Hanoi has suffered through some of its hottest evenings ever with temperatures of late reaching a staggering 35C, leaving residents to flock to the Nhat Tan Bridge in search of cool breezes to escape the heat.
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A woman is seen eating an ice cream cone on the Nhat Tan Bridge on the evening of June 2 where evening temperatures are still hitting sweltering highs of 35C. |
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Motorbike drivers ignore laws outlawing stopping on the Nhat Tan Bridge making travel across it during the evening hours extremely hazardous. |
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Many young fools like this one perch themselves on the railings of the Nhat Tan Bridge to take selfies. |
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Thousands of residents also line the shores of West Lake seeking heat relief from the cool breeze flowing off the waters. |
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Motorbikes line the sidewalks near West Lake. |
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Residents sit along the West Lake shoreline until past midnight on the evening of June 2, says one shop owner. |
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Vendors along West Lake charge US$.25-US$.80 (VND5,000-VND20,000) for a glass of water. |
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Ice cream shops are overflowing with customers. |
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Traffic comes to near standstill along the crowded streets. |
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This family just can’t get enough ice cream. |
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Young people stop for ice cream. |
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The 2-day weather outlook calls for daytime temps in Hanoi to hit a staggering 40C with evening temps at 35C or hotter. |
