Hanoians caught in cold snap
Monday, November 13, 2023, 19:14 GMT+7
A cold air mass hit Hanoi on Monday morning, lowering the temperature and causing an unexpected cold spell and rain in the Vietnamese capital city.
Hanoi residents struggled to commute to their workplaces in the chilly winds, while outdoor workers bundled up in the cool temperature.
According to Tuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper reporters' observation, several roads in Hanoi faced traffic jams during rush hour on Monday morning, while cold winds blasted commuters and workers.
Nguyen Huong Giang, a local in Yen Hoa Ward under Cau Giay District, said that the weather changed so quickly that people could not prepare well for the cold.
“The weather was hot yesterday, but it is freezing today,” she said.
The northern region was forecast to experience moderate to heavy rains on Monday, with rainfall estimated to reach up to 50 millimeters per hour, according to the national weather center.
Hanoi is undergoing temperatures ranging from 17 to 19 degrees Celsius.
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| Hanoi residents are pictured wearing raincoats to commute in the chilly wind on November 13, 2023. Photo: Quang Vien / Tuoi Tre |
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| A sudden cold spell blasts residents in Hanoi on November 13, 2023. Photo: Nam Tran / Tuoi Tre |
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| An elderly vendor of 'banh gai' (gai leaf cake) huddles in the chilly wind under Me Tri Bridge in Hanoi, wearing a raincoat to shield herself from the cold. Photo: Nam Tran / Tuoi Tre |
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| Commuters stoop in the cold wind and rain in Hanoi. Photo: Nam Tran / Tuoi Tre |
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| Ty, 70, wears a winter coat and a raincoat to keep her warm as she must venture out to sell vegetables. Photo: Nam Tran / Tuoi Tre |
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