Que Phong farmers cross the river to harvest rice under the hot sun
(Baonghean.vn) - These days, the outdoor temperature is up to 40 degrees Celsius, but farmers in Phuong Tien 1 village, Tien Phong commune (Que Phong) still cross the river together to harvest rice.
The beginning of summer has passed, and the temperature in the North Central region in general and the mountainous region of Nghe An in particular has increased again. Currently, in many areas, including Que Phong district, the temperature is around 39 - 40 degrees Celsius. Photo: Dinh Tuyen
The heat wave began when the rice was ripe, and farmers in Que Phong had to harvest rice in extremely harsh weather conditions. Photo: Dinh Tuyen
As a village with a long tradition of wet rice cultivation, Phuong Tien 1 village, Tien Phong commune (Que Phong) also faces difficulties in terrain. Photo: Huu Vi
To bring rice home, people in Phuong Tien 1 have to carry rice on bamboo rafts across two river sections. Photo: Huu Vi
Mr. Lang Van Lang (35 years old), resident of Phuong Tien 1 village, said: Harvesting season here is very difficult. Because there is no bridge, just one heavy rain and the river water rises, people cannot go to harvest rice. If the flood comes right at harvest time, all they can do is sit and watch. Photo: Dinh Tuyen
Along with the complexity of the terrain, the heat is also a problem these days. People often have to go to the fields early and return home before 11 am. Photo: Dinh Tuyen
Mr. Sam Van Duyen, a rice farmer with an area of over 4,000m22said that to ensure a quick harvest, families often have to pay to hire people to harvest and carry the rice. Photo: Dinh Tuyen
Under the hot sun, everyone hurriedly completed their work to bring rice home. Photo: Huu Vi
People use rafts to carry rice home. Clip: Dinh Tuyen
