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Nghe An workers struggle to cope with the intense heat

Thanh Phuc• April 3, 2024 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...

Taking on the task of paving 1.3 km of sidewalk on a 72m road, Nguyen Ngoc Trung's team of 20 workers from Lien Thanh commune (Yen Thanh) has to work at full capacity these days to meet the schedule. "The hot weather is very hard for road construction workers like us. The road is newly built, there are no trees around, the harsh sunlight pouring down from above, the sweltering heat from the asphalt makes everyone quickly exhausted," said Trung. Photo: Thanh Phuc

In the morning, workers started working at 5am, and around 10am, when the sun was hot, they stopped, but in the afternoon, they had to start working at 2pm. Due to the progress of the project, they could not extend the rest time. And because 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

bna_trú nắng.jpg — The North-South Expressway section through Nghe An is being rushed to complete, speeding up 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 schedule. “Working in such intense weather is very tiring, sweating profusely, 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 and rest for about five or seven minutes before I can continue working,” said Ms. Suong, a worker from Nghi Dong commune (Nghi Loc). Photo: Thanh Phuc

Carrying bamboo and erecting scaffolding to build the 500kV power line through Minh Chau commune, these female workers also had to work under the hot sun. Therefore, they had to regularly fetch filtered water to drink to rehydrate. Photo: Thanh Phuc

The heat and hardship are no less than those of the porters and freight transporters in the Vinh market area. The cyclos are so high that you cannot sit on them and pedal like normal, you have to get off and pull them. The scorching heat makes the work much harder. Photo: Thanh Phuc

bna_thồ.jpg — Pedicab pushers also work hard under the scorching heat to make a living. Photo: Thanh Phuc

Bản sao bna_ô.jpg — To combat the heat, market vendors cover themselves with blankets, tarpaulins, and install umbrellas. Photo: Thanh Phuc

bna_sỉ.jpg — 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

Due to the hot weather, people are afraid to go out and crowded markets, so many people choose to buy goods through apps and have them delivered to their homes. Therefore, this is also the peak business season for shippers. Working at full capacity, regardless of the time, having to go on the road when there is an order, so shippers equip themselves with sun protection gear. Photo: Thanh Phuc

bna_lán.jpg — Planting trees for the projects is for agencies and urban houses, so the mixing of chemicals 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

In Tuong Duong district - considered the "fire pan of Indochina", daytime temperatures reach 42 degrees Celsius. Although going to the fields from 4-5 am and returning at 9 am, the villagers are still "drenched in sweat" due to the extremely hot weather. Photo: Thanh Phuc

bna_nghỉ1.jpg — 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 early morning and finish when the sun is high in the sky, but the intense heat still makes these workers tired and have to rest to regain their strength. Photo: Thanh Phuc

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