China丨Heat wave to linger until next week

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The scorching heat, which has engulfed China since Saturday and broken historical records in some areas, is expected to linger until next Thursday, a meteorological expert said on Wednesday. ▲ Two children wearing sun-protective clothing visit the Palace Museum amid hot weather in Beijing, June 12, 2024. [Photo/CFP] "This heat wave is characterized by its prolonged duration, extensive reach and high intensity," said Fu Jiaolan, chief forecaster at the National Meteorological Center. "Daily maximum temperatures in certain areas have reached or exceeded their historical records for the same period." Since Saturday, this year's first significant heat wave has hit areas in North, East, Central and Northeast China, with central and southern parts of Hebei province, the southern part of Tianjin, the northwestern part of Henan province, and the central and western parts of Shandong province experiencing temperatures as high as 42 C, Fu said. The National Meteorological Center has issued hig ………………………………