A series of cars in Vinh City are left exposed to the scorching sun.
QA•April 29, 2024 11:47
(Baonghean.vn) - The excessive number of cars coupled with a shortage of parking spaces forces many drivers to park in the middle of Vinh City's streets during hot weather, posing a high risk of fire and explosion, as well as health hazards.
Clip: QANghe An province is experiencing a heatwave with outdoor temperatures reaching 42 degrees Celsius. In Vinh City, the locality with the largest number of cars in the province, a lack of parking spaces means many vehicles are left exposed to the scorching sun, posing significant risks to these valuable assets. (Photo: QA)Midday temperatures in Vinh City have fluctuated between 38 and 42 degrees Celsius in recent days. If a car is left parked outdoors for more than 30 minutes, the temperature inside is estimated to be over 50 degrees Celsius, and the temperature increases even more the longer the car is parked in the sun. (In the photo: A long line of cars parked in the sun at Vinh Airport. Photo: QA)Finding a shady parking spot on the streets in this weather is not easy for car owners. Photo: QAParking in direct sunlight causes many problems. There's a high risk of fire if you leave items like soda cans, lighters, alcohol-based hand sanitizer, glass, or metal inside the car. Furthermore, excessive heat can reduce the car's lifespan and damage its components. (Image: QA)Not to mention, people's health is affected; if they get into a car that has been parked outdoors for many hours, they risk heatstroke. Photo: QAThe entire sidewalk along Vo Thi Sau Street in Vinh City, shaded by trees, has become an impromptu parking spot for residents during hot weather. Photo: QAWherever there's shade, cars are seen "cramming" in to escape the heat. Photo: QANguyen Van Tung, a taxi driver in Vinh City, said: "My job requires me to frequently park outdoors to pick up and drop off passengers. On hot days like these, if I can't find shade to park in, it's torture. Parking in the sun is terrible for the car; even covering it with blankets doesn't reduce the temperature inside much." (Photo: QA)Various ways drivers cover their vehicles in Vinh City. Photo: QADashboard mats are a popular choice for many people to cover their car's engine and reduce heat buildup when the car is parked in the sun for many hours. Photo: QAMany experts recommend washing your car regularly in hot weather, both to reduce the temperature inside the vehicle and to remove dirt and grime that can cause the car to absorb more heat. (Photo: QA)
