Workers struggle to make a living amidst the scorching heat.

DNO - Prolonged, stifling heatwaves threaten people's health. Despite this, many laborers still struggle to make a living on the streets, accepting the trade-off of their health to earn a living.

Many people struggle to make a living despite the harsh weather conditions.

Given the prolonged heatwave, Dr. Pham Ngoc Thang (Outpatient Department, Da Nang Hospital) advises people to proactively take measures to protect their health.

People should drink enough water, 1.5-2.5 liters per day, and supplement with oral rehydration solution (ORS) when the body loses a lot of sweat. Limit going outside between 10 am and 4 pm, and avoid working or engaging in physical activity under intense sunlight; when going outside, wear a hat and sun-protective clothing to reduce the impact of high temperatures.

In addition, it is necessary to ensure hygienic eating habits, proper food storage, and personal hygiene, including washing hands before eating and after using the toilet. Air conditioning should also be used appropriately, maintaining a temperature of 26-28°C, avoiding large differences compared to the outside environment.

For children, it is necessary to get all the necessary vaccinations against diseases such as dengue fever and Japanese encephalitis. In particular, people with underlying conditions such as cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, and kidney disease need to monitor their health closely, maintain regular medication use, and limit strenuous activity in hot weather.

Under the scorching sun, the work became even more arduous.

Many workers said that work could not be stopped despite the harsh weather.

The sight of people completely covered from head to toe in clothes and hats has become familiar amidst the scorching sun.

The sanitation workers braved the scorching sun to collect trash, their clothes soaked with sweat.

Working hard under the scorching sun.

Given the intense heatwave, people tend to limit their time outdoors and prioritize using home delivery services to ensure their health and convenience in daily life.

Completed the delivery under the scorching sun.

Despite the harsh weather, farmers in Cam Le ward still went to the fields to ensure the progress of the crop season.

Street vendors eke out a living in the sweltering heat.

The heat buildup caused workers to sweat profusely from the very first minutes of their shift.

Besides the scorching sun overhead, the vendors also have to endure the intense heat radiating from the burning asphalt road surface.

The locksmith had to use a powerful electric fan, but even that couldn't stop him from sweating profusely.

People take advantage of the shade along the roadside to avoid the sun and rest while traveling.

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