Some cities in Zhejiang province have been issued red alerts, the country's highest warning.
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In some provinces, authorities are predicting levels to rise to at least 40C and the national government has warned that forest fires could occur.In Zhejiang, in the south-east, some cities are issuing red alerts, the highest warning. To deal with the hot spells many in China turn to air conditioning in their homes, offices and factories however it could cause trouble for the national power grid.
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