Quang Tri workers struggle in the hot sun to make a living

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Quang Tri - In recent days, Quang Tri has entered a period of severe heat. However, workers are still working hard to make a living in the hot weather.

Difficulty making a living

In recent days, Quang Tri has entered a period of severe heat, with outdoor temperatures reaching nearly 40 degrees, especially at noon and afternoon.

sweat in the lagoon, each drop on the faces was red because of the heat of the concrete road surface, but along Ton That Tung Street (Dong Hoi Ward), workers still had to work hard to ensure the progress of the project under construction.

Under the 40 degrees sunlight, Mr. Nguyen Van Dao (Bac Trach commune, Quang Tri province), who has been in the construction industry for nearly 30 years, diligently does the work.

He shared that, although it is hard, every time I think about the future of my children, I take risks and struggle when I am still fit enough.

Mac du nang nong nhung nguoi lao dong van miet mai voi cong viec. Anh: Ngo Hien
Despite the hot weather, workers are still diligent at work. Photo: Ngo Hien

The sound of drilling and machinery comes from the hands of the hotel bottle being held up to hold the machinery tightly. After a short break, he resumed his work. Because this is not only a job of chewing, but this job has followed him for many years, not to mention the sun and rain.

The stories behind...

On Tran Hung Dao Street (Dong Hoi Ward), the asphalt paving project is also under construction. The high temperature caused the road surface to evaporate, directly giving off the strong smell of street plastic, causing disadvantages for workers who have been exposed to high temperatures for a long time.

Tren cong truong, nhiet do toa ra, da tay, da mat cua cac cong nhan dau rat, buc boi. Anh: Ngo Hien
At the construction site, the temperature was felt, the hands and faces of the workers were in pain and confused. Photo: Ngo Hien

According to Ms. Nguyen Thi Doan (Dong Hoi ward, Quang Tri province), workers working in road asphalt projects, the hot weather is a favorable condition for asphalt paving. Therefore, despite the hot weather and high temperatures, workers still have to try to follow the project schedule.

expressly wiping the sweat on her cheeks, Ms. Doan sadly shared: "Although I am old enough to retire, because I do not have enough money to cover my living expenses, I have to work part-time."

Ms. Doan informed that the heat burned everyone, just need to go to the wet shirt factory. Although the sunlight was directly on her face and the smell of sugar asphalt was coming from her, because it was too stuffy and difficult to breathe, she did not dare to cover it. I just hope to be healthy and work a few more years to cover my family's living expenses.

Nang nong, nhung nguoi lam nghe muu sinh ngoai troi to ra met moi. Anh: Ngo Hien
The heat, outdoor workers are tired. Photo: Ngo Hien

Many people, even when they are old, still work hard. More than anyone else, they understand the value of labor, which brings stability to family circumstances. Therefore, even though they are in the middle of burning-out weather, workers still have to struggle to make a living.

Ms. Vo Thi Lan (Dong Hoi ward, Quang Tri province) is still tirelessly pushing street vendors in every alley.

Cong nhan lam viec duoi nang nong vat va. Anh: Ngo Hien
Workers work hard in the hot sun. Photo: Ngo Hien

With her face red from fatigue, Ms. Lan said that she goes every day, some days she cannot sell a single penny, the roads are deserted until the sun sets and the weather calms down. Although I know that, I don't dare to stay at home, just raise my children alone, so whether it's sunny or rainy, I still encourage myself to try.

Despite the harsh weather, harsh heat, and sweat and rain on the faces that are gradually exhausted, many workers still have to work hard to ensure the progress of the project and cover their family's living expenses.

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