Chinese authorities urged tens of millions of people to stay at home on Monday as the heatwave hit the country, with many cities on red alert.
Various heatwaves were recorded around the world in 2022, as in July in Western Europe and in India in March-April. For scientists, the proliferation of these phenomena is a direct result of climate change, and China is no exception.
Recently, the city of Shanghai reached the highest temperature record in 149 years with 40.9°C. During the weekend, Zhejiang and Fujian (eastern) provinces also experienced temperatures above 41°C, setting historical records in two cities in these provinces.
The national weather service said areas on red alert – especially in the southeast and northwest of the country – must “abandon all foreign activity” and “be especially careful with fire prevention”.
Hundreds of Chinese (24) rushed to Xiamen beach in Fujian province to cool off on Sunday.
The heatwave is putting pressure on the Chinese electrical system as both residents and businesses increase air conditioning consumption. According to energy publication Sxcoal, the country’s largest power stations broke capacity records in mid-July.
In some provinces, local authorities have decided to turn off public lighting during rush hour and increase the tariff for commercial establishments.
source: Noticias
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