Making a living under the scorching sun.

In Ho Chi Minh City, the midday sun intensifies, making everyone reluctant to go outside and instead seeking shelter from the heat. Nevertheless, many laborers continue working, wiping away sweat as they strive to make a living.

According to observations by Thanh Niên reporters at the Luong Dinh Cua roundabout construction site (Thu Duc City) on May 6th, dozens of workers were diligently working under the scorching midday sun. A single layer of clothing and a hat were insufficient to protect them from the intense heat that felt like it was burning their skin.

"I work to earn a living and support my family, but driving in this heat is exhausting. I've only had a few rides since this morning. People are reluctant to go out in this heat, and some choose to take a taxi instead of a motorbike," confided Mr. Ho Cong Minh (residing in Go Vap District), a ride-hailing driver.

Despite the scorching heat affecting his health and causing noticeable fatigue, Nguyen Minh Huy (a construction worker in Thu Duc City) said he has persevered without taking a single day off for the past month. "I start my shift at 7 a.m. and work until 1 p.m., enduring the sun for many hours. Sometimes I feel dizzy and exhausted, but because of my job responsibilities, I still have to keep going," Huy confided.

Throughout Ho Chi Minh City, thousands of laborers are still working under the scorching sun. They hope for nothing more than for this intense heat to pass quickly so that their livelihoods will be less arduous.

Workers at the Luong Dinh Cua roundabout construction site (Thu Duc City) were busy working at 11 am (May 6th) to complete the project on schedule.

Harsh weather conditions make the already arduous work of construction workers even more difficult.

At noon, under the sweltering heat, this woman cycles through every alleyway to collect scrap metal.

Along the streets of Ho Chi Minh City, workers stand for hours outdoors watering the trees and plants.

Around midday, the sweltering heat and construction dust pose a health risk to those working outdoors.

According to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, the current heatwave in Ho Chi Minh City is predicted to have a maximum UV index of 10, a very high risk level. People should limit going outside between 11 AM and 4 PM. If going out, wear long clothing, a wide-brimmed hat, and sunglasses; minimize direct sun exposure.

The concrete pipes used in construction sites are ideal places for workers to rest and recharge for the afternoon's work.

While most people are avoiding going out during peak hours of hot weather, Mr. Nam (a resident of Thu Duc City) is still diligently trimming grass along the Hanoi Highway (photo taken around 1 PM on May 4th).

Female workers on Hanoi Highway (Thu Duc City) work under the scorching sun.

Free iced tea pitchers help many people quench their thirst.

Residents living in dilapidated lodgings at the foot of Xom Cui Bridge in Binh Hung Commune (Binh Chanh District, Ho Chi Minh City) are enduring scorching heat these days in cramped, makeshift rooms with corrugated iron walls.

Having recently suffered a stroke, Mrs. Tran Ngoc Linh (residing in Xom Cui area, Binh Chanh District) often feels unwell in hot weather. Therefore, her husband built a small shack right in front of their rented house, covered with coconut leaves to reduce the heat.

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