Hanoi Residents Seek Refuge as Heatwave Triggers Widespread Power Outages
Amidst a record-breaking heatwave in Northern Vietnam, Hanoi is experiencing frequent nighttime power outages due to surging demand and infrastructure strain. Residents are forced to seek refuge in hotels, relatives' homes, and public spaces to escape sweltering nights.
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