People in the highlands of Nghe An shiver in the cold

Xuan Hoang - Quang An• DNUM_BHZBCZCACA 16:06

(Baonghean.vn) - Low temperatures and thick fog have made life difficult for people in Ky Son district, Nghe An. People have to find ways to cope with the bitter cold.

These days, cold air has been pouring into Nghe An. In mountainous areas, especially border areas, temperatures have dropped below 10 degrees Celsius, disrupting people's lives and activities. In the photo: Many villages on the road from Muong Xen Town to Pha Danh, Huoi Tu, and Muong Long communes (Ky Son) are covered in clouds. Photo: Xuan Hoang

On this road, the thick fog obscured the visibility of vehicles, forcing road users to move at a slow speed, many people had to wear raincoats to cope with the cold. Photo: Quang An

Mr. Lau Ba Hung, Huoi Tu commune said: I have to go to Muong Xen town for work this morning (December 17) so I had to wake up early. Due to the cold weather, I had to wear many layers of clothes, drive very slowly to avoid slipping, and always turn on the headlights so that oncoming vehicles can see me, avoiding traffic accidents. Photo: Xuan Hoang

At food and agricultural product stalls along the road in Huoi Tu commune, when there are no customers, traders have to light fires to keep warm and cope with the cold. Photo: Quang An

In Muong Long 2 village, Muong Long commune, many families have lit a fire right in the middle of the house to keep the children warm. Photo: Quang An

Mr. Va Cha Xa - Chairman of Muong Long Commune People's Committee said: Compared to previous years, this year the cold season comes earlier, and it is forecasted that there will be record cold spells, possibly with frost. In the locality, from the beginning of December until now, the temperature has continuously dropped, fluctuating above and below 10 degrees Celsius, fog covers the whole day, affecting the daily life as well as production and business of the people. Photo: Quang An

To protect their livestock from the cold, the highlanders have to use tarpaulins to cover their barns. They hope to keep their herds of cattle and pigs, which are the main source of income for their families during the upcoming Lunar New Year. Photo: Xuan Hoang