China's National Meteorological Center (NMC) renewed a yellow alert for extreme heat on Sunday, forecasting temperatures exceeding 35°C across vast northern and western regions. The alert comes as millions prepare for prolonged exposure to scorching conditions this week.
Affected areas include Beijing, Tianjin, and parts of Hebei, Shandong, and Henan provinces – key economic hubs housing over 300 million residents. Inner Mongolia, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, and northeastern provinces like Liaoning and Jilin are also on high alert.
Meteorologists warn the heatwave could disrupt agricultural activities, strain power grids, and impact outdoor industries. The NMC advised residents to limit midday activities and stay hydrated, while urban authorities activated emergency cooling measures in public spaces.
This marks the third yellow heat alert issued this month, reflecting a broader pattern of intensifying summer temperatures across Asia. Researchers note such events align with global climate models predicting more frequent extreme weather episodes.
