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The capital city is currently experiencing a long hot period with outside temperatures reaching up to 39 and 40 degrees Celsius.

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The heat causes discomfort from the early morning when many local people are making the commute to schools and offices.

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A street cleaner wears a mask and long clothing to protect from the harsh sun at 7am.

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Drivers and passengers hide under long coats whilst travelling on the roads around the city.

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Masks, long clothing, and umbrellas are all used by local people in order to cope with the heat.

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A shopper wears a Non La, a traditional hat, to hide her face from the sunlight.

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The extreme heat causes many people around the capital to feel tired.

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Some people even wrap up with three masks and two sets of anti-heat clothing to protect their skin.

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Men also seek ways in which to escape the scorching sun.

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Local people take advantage of the shade from a high-rise building to rest.

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Hanoians have been warned to limit the amount of time they spend outside whilst drinking plenty of water during the hot spell.

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Giao Duc Thoi Dai/VOV