According to the China Meteorological Network on May 15, a series of localities in the north of the country had to issue orange high temperature warnings, the second most serious level after the first red alert this year, signaling a hot summer in China.
On May 15, the Shandong Provincial Meteorological Station issued an orange heat alert, saying that due to the influence of warm high pressure, the highest temperature in most areas of Jinan City, the capital of the province, will rise to more than 37 degrees Celsius on May 15, and the heat wave is forecast to last for three days, with some places reaching 39 degrees Celsius.
Beijing is also forecast to experience temperatures of 36 degrees Celsius on May 15 and 16, while the city usually only experiences similar heat waves in June.
Not only Shandong and Beijing, Tianjin city and Hebei, Henan provinces..., the highest temperature also reached or exceeded 35 degrees Celsius, some areas were over 37 degrees Celsius.
China has been experiencing heat waves in some areas since March. Yunnan province in southwestern China has seen temperatures of over 40 degrees Celsius in some areas, straining power supplies as millions of households turned on air conditioning.
The China Meteorological Administration (CMA) has warned regions to prepare for more heatwaves this year. Several heatwaves before summer have raised concerns for the agricultural sector.
Damaged crops could push up food prices, worsening inflation and putting pressure on China's economy as it struggles to recover from the Covid-19 pandemic.
According to China Central Television (CCTV), as of April 20, Yunnan, known for its temperate climate, recorded less than 35 mm of rainfall this year, with the capital Kunming receiving less than 7 mm, nearly 90% less than the same period in previous years, reaching the lowest level since 1987 when authorities began keeping records.
High temperatures could put pressure on water reserves in China. Last year, a two-month heatwave dried up many rivers in the country, severely affecting the Yangtze River.
China's National Fire and Rescue Administration held a conference on May 14 to discuss drought emergencies.
Climate experts say climate change causing global warming is the cause of recent extreme weather events.
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) recently warned that the El Nino phenomenon is likely to return in the coming months, causing global temperatures to rise, leading to new heat records.
Minh Hoa (reported by VOV, Bnews)
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