Cities in China have opened bomb shelters to help their residents find relief from the heat after unusually high temperatures in some parts of the country began to take their toll, the Associated Press reported, cited by BTA.
In northern China, temperatures have been at record highs for days on end. In Beijing, thermometers read above 35 degrees for nine days in a row – a streak not seen since 1961, which was nevertheless broken earlier this week.
At least two deaths related to the hot weather have been recorded in the Chinese capital.
Over the past week, authorities in some cities across the country have announced that they are opening bomb shelters for their residents who want to escape the heat. Shelters are usually equipped with seating and offer access to water, beverages, heatstroke medication, and in some cases, amenities such as wireless Internet, televisions, and table tennis equipment.
Yesterday, meteorologists warned of severe drought in northern China, threatening crops and straining power grids.
Meanwhile, in southern China, severe flooding has forced thousands of people from their homes in recent weeks.
2023-07-07 11:38:19
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