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| In Thanh Chuong district, due to difficulties with harvesters, some fields have not yet been harvested. Farmers have to harvest at night to avoid the heat and keep up with the season. Photo: Thanh Phuc |
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| In areas where the harvest has been completed, people work the land at night to avoid the heat and save time due to limited crop funds. Mr. Bui Van Dai, a farmer in Thanh Mai commune (Thanh Chuong) said: "Working at night helps avoid the heat and is more efficient, and most importantly, it keeps you healthy." Photo: Thanh Phuc |
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| When it gets dark and the temperature drops, it's time for people to go to the fields to collect straw and bring it home to use as food for their buffaloes and cows. Photo: Thanh Phuc |
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| In Tru Son commune (Do Luong district), the fields have been harvested and the land is flooded, so people are taking advantage of the opportunity to winnow the rice and store it. Photo: Thanh Phuc |
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| During the peak melon harvest season, farmers in Nghi Long commune (Nghi Loc) have to harvest at night to avoid the heat and ensure fresh melons in time for the morning market. Photo: Thanh Phuc |
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| To work at night, many families prepare flashlights for lighting, if there are no lights, they take advantage of moonlight or street lights to work. In the photo: Wearing a flashlight, catching worms for melons at night to avoid the scorching sun. Photo: Thanh Phuc |
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| Watering newly planted melon sprouts at night will ensure temperature balance and retain moisture longer. |
According to the forecast of the Central Hydrometeorological Forecasting Department, during this time, in the Central region, the hot weather will last for a long time, and at the same time, the foehn wind effect will appear, causing low humidity in the air, causing dry and hot conditions. In addition to the forecast of high temperatures, the maximum UV index in the North and Central regions is forecast to be very high in the coming days. Therefore, people should take measures to protect their eyes and skin from UV rays, and minimize exposure to sunlight during the noon and early afternoon. For farmers, working at night is one of the ways to avoid the sun, escape the heat and protect their health.
