Beijing, July 24 (Xinhua) – The China Meteorological Administration (CMA) reported on Wednesday that 152 national-level meteorological stations across China have recorded temperatures exceeding 40°C since early July. The ongoing heatwave is expected to persist, with its duration and intensity potentially surpassing historical records for this time of year.
Key Statistics from the CMA:
- Since July 11, temperatures of 40°C and above have been concentrated in:
- Southeastern Shaanxi Province
- Central and western Hubei Province
- Northeastern and western Chongqing Municipality
- Eastern Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region
- Western Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region
- Affected area: 407,000 square kilometers
Record-Breaking Temperatures:
- 102 stations set new July daily temperature records.
- 32 stations broke their all-time historical records, including:
- Dongkan, Turpan, Xinjiang: 48.7°C
- Xingping, Shaanxi: 43.1°C
- Badong, Hubei: 42.9°C
Forecast for the Coming Weeks:
- Late July: Intermittent heatwaves will continue in:
- Northern China’s southern regions
- The Huanghuai region
- Southern China
- Early to mid-August: High temperatures will affect:
- Hebei, Shandong, Anhui
- Sichuan-Chongqing region
- Eastern Northwest China
- Western Inner Mongolia and Xinjiang
- Some areas (central-eastern China, central China, southwestern China’s eastern regions, and southern Xinjiang) may see temperatures exceeding historical averages, though the heatwave’s duration is less likely to surpass past extremes.
The CMA warns that the prolonged high temperatures could have significant impacts on public health, agriculture, and energy consumption.
