Nghe An: Highland residents flock to caves to escape the heat.

(Baonghean.vn) - For the past few days, temperatures in many mountainous areas of Nghe An have consistently been above 40 degrees Celsius.⁰C.To escape the scorching heat, many locals have sought refuge in the area's caves.

Watch as locals flock to caves to escape the heat:

These days, caves are an ideal destination for many highlanders to escape the heat. They are considered a giant "air conditioner" to dispel the stifling heat in western Nghe An province. Photo: Dao Tho

At Mo Cave (Hamlet 4 - Tien Ky Commune - Tan Ky District), around noon, 30-40 people gathered to escape the heat. Their main belongings were hammocks for resting. Photo: Dao Tho

Hammocks are hung on the rock walls inside the cave. Photo: Dao Tho

A restful afternoon nap in the cave is a stark contrast to the stifling heat outside. Photo: Dao Tho

Some children, even without adult supervision, still went to the cave together to escape the sun. Photo: Dao Tho

Because it was so cold inside the cave, some people had to choose to lie down outside the cave entrance. Photo: Dao Tho

A peaceful afternoon nap at the cave entrance. Photo: Dao Tho

Sleeping on the steep cliffs is a "test" of courage for some of the local men. Photo: Dao Tho

A tree branch near the cave entrance also served as a makeshift bed. Photo: Dao Tho

Some latecomers, unable to find a place to lie down, sat outside the cave entrance to escape the heat before heading home. It can be said that thanks to these caves, many people in the mountainous regions of Nghe An have been able to cope with the harsh summer heat. Photo: Dao Tho

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