According to reporter of Lao Dong Newspaper, for many days now, Nam Dinh has had widespread heat, temperature having increased abnormally, making weather extremely hot and muggy. Despite this, officials, workers, and laborers still struggling under hot sun to construct 500kV circuit-3 transmission line project from Quang Trach to Pho Noi, section in Nam Dinh province.
Recorded by reporters in Hai Hau district, on June 13 and 14, in hot weather, tall, heavy iron poles being transported by workers together for assembly.
To transport large poles up high, workers must use support equipment such as winches, chain hoists, etc.
Hanging yourself on pole ten meters high in hot weather to assemble.
"In addition to key construction force, there are also 150 volunteers who support construction of 500kV circuit-3 transmission line in Nam Dinh. To ensure the health of workers, Vietnam Electricity Trade Union promoting care for workers and laborers at construction site by supporting necessary items and supplies such as towels, sun hats,... and energy drinks directly at construction site" - representative of Nam Dinh Power Company said.
Construction workers here sharing that even though they are equipped with thick layers of clothing, hats, and headscarves, they still clearly feel burned when working in field without shadow of any trees.
Workers sitting and resting in hot weather
500kV circuit-3 transmission line project from Quang Trach to Pho Noi with total investment of more than VND 22,000 billion, passing through Nam Dinh province through 4 districts including Nam Truc, Truc Ninh, Nghia Hung, and Hai Hau.
500kV circuit-3 transmission line passing through Nam Dinh province with total length of 55km with 145 pole positions.