BEIJING: Searing summer high temperature waves are expected to return recently across large areas of China, lasting through late August, their state weather forecaster stated, despite brief interludes of seasonal rainfall.
Temperature ranges from 39 levels Celsius to 42 degrees Celsius are required in the southern region after Wednesday (Jul 20), including the provinces of Jiangxi, Zhejiang and Fujian, the China Meterological Administration said on Sunday.
Despite several weekend respite intended for provinces such as Hebei, Hunan, Hubei, Guizhou and Jiangxi, optimum temperatures elsewhere are required to hover more than 37 degrees Celsius.
The extreme heat will last through Jul 16 to Aug 24 nationwide for an “extended period” of 40 times, up from the usual 30, the forecaster said on its website.