Extreme heatwave grips Beijing and northern China, with temperatures exceeding 40 degrees Celsius as authorities urge caution and ask people to avoid outdoor activities
Beijing records its third consecutive day of 40 degree Celsius weather, the first time since records began. / Photo: AFP
Beijing and parts of northern China are experiencing record temperatures, with authorities urging people to limit their time outdoors. The Nanjiao observatory in southern Beijing on Saturday for the first time recorded temperatures above 40°C a third consecutive day, according to the China Meteorological Administration.
In nearby Hebei province and the port city of Tianjin, temperatures have also soared above 40°C over the past few days, prompting authorities to issue “red” alerts for extreme weather.On Thursday, Beijing experienced its second-hottest day on record – with temperatures soaring to 41.1°C. It was also the highest temperature ever recorded in China’s capital during the month of June.
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