Nghe An workers struggle to cope with the intense heat

Thanh Phuc DNUM_ADZAEZCACE 13:28

(Baonghean.vn) - Nghe An is experiencing the first hot days of the season. At times, the outdoor temperature reached 43 degrees Celsius. Due to the nature of their work, many workers have to stay outdoors, fighting the intense heat to make a living...

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Taking on the task of paving 1.3 km of a 72m road, Nguyen Ngoc Trung's team of 20 workers from Lien Thanh commune (Yen Thanh) has been working at full capacity these days to meet the deadline. "The hot weather is very hard for road construction workers like us. The road is newly built, there is not a single tree around, the harsh sunlight pouring down from above, the sweltering heat from the asphalt makes everyone quickly exhausted," said Trung. Photo: Thanh Phuc
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In the morning, workers started working at 5am, and around 10am, when the sun was hot, they stopped, but at 2pm they had to start working again. Due to the construction progress, they could not extend the break time. And since there were no street lights, they could not make up for it at night, so despite the heat, the workers still had to try to stay. Photo: Thanh Phuc
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The North-South Expressway section through Nghe An is being rushed to complete, speeding up the progress to finish on April 30. Therefore, despite the extreme weather and intense heat, workers still have to stick to the construction site to keep up with the progress. “Working in such intense weather is very tiring, sweat pouring out like a shower, even though I wear protective gear, a hood, and a face mask, the intense sun still makes my skin feel burned. After working for about an hour, I have to stop to drink water, rest for about five to seven minutes before I can continue working,” said Ms. Suong - a worker from Nghi Dong commune (Nghi Loc). Photo: Thanh Phuc
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Carrying bamboo and erecting scaffolding to build a 500kV power line tower through Minh Chau commune, this female worker also had to work under the hot sun. Therefore, they had to regularly fetch filtered water to drink to rehydrate. Photo: Thanh Phuc
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The heat and hardship are no less for the porters and freight transporters in the Vinh market area. The cyclos are so high with goods that they cannot sit on them and pedal as usual, but have to get off and pull them on foot. The scorching heat makes the work much harder. Photo: Thanh Phuc
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Pedicab pushers also struggle under the scorching heat to make a living. Photo: Thanh Phuc
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To combat the heat, market vendors cover themselves with blankets, tarpaulins, and install umbrellas. Photo: Thanh Phuc
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In seafood cold storage warehouses, market demand is high, so workers are working continuously. The temperature difference between inside the warehouse and outside makes many people tired due to "heat shock". Photo: Thanh Phuc
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Hot weather, people are afraid to go out, afraid to go to crowded markets, so many people choose to buy goods through apps, home delivery. Therefore, this is also the peak business season for shippers. Working at full capacity, regardless of time, having to go on the road when there is an order, so shippers equip themselves with sun protection gear. Photo: Thanh Phuc
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Planting trees for the projects is for agencies and urban houses, so the mixing of preparations and soil must be done in open spaces nearby. Without shade, they have to temporarily cover the shed to avoid the sun. Photo: Thanh Phuc
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In Tuong Duong district - considered the "fire pan of Indochina", the daytime temperature reaches 42 degrees Celsius. Although going to the fields from 4-5am and returning at 9am, the villagers are still "drenched in sweat" due to the extremely hot weather. Photo: Thanh Phuc
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It is currently the season when oranges are blooming and bearing fruit, so the working atmosphere in the hilly gardens is very urgent. They work from dawn to dusk, but the heat is so intense that these workers are still tired and have to rest to regain their strength. Photo: Thanh Phuc

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