With Hanoi’s temperature dropping to below 22 degrees Celsius, local people must find suitably warm clothing before heading out to brave the cold weather.
With Hanoi’s temperature dropping to below 22 degrees Celsius, local people must find suitably warm clothing before heading out to brave the cold weather.
Locals wrap up in thick layers of clothing and put on face masks in a bid to avoid the bitterly cold breeze whilst travelling by motorbike around the capital.
Locals wrap up in thick layers of clothing and put on face masks in a bid to avoid the bitterly cold breeze whilst travelling by motorbike around the capital.
Motorcycle riders bundle up with many layers and accessories, including masks, hats, and coats to keep out the wind chill.
Motorcycle riders bundle up with many layers and accessories, including masks, hats, and coats to keep out the wind chill.
Low temperatures are accompanied by spells of drizzles which strike the capital on November 7, causing plenty of difficulties for commuters as they commute to work or school.
Low temperatures are accompanied by spells of drizzles which strike the capital on November 7, causing plenty of difficulties for commuters as they commute to work or school.
Some people share that they can’t fully adapt to the weather conditions when it suddenly turns cold.
Some people share that they can’t fully adapt to the weather conditions when it suddenly turns cold.
The cold spell is forecast to last until November 8.
The cold spell is forecast to last until November 8.
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