China issues heat warnings as temperatures top 40C

China issues heat warnings as temperatures top 40C

nearly 70 cities issued “red” heatwave alerts

nearly 70 cities issued “red” heatwave alerts

warning of temperatures of over 40° Celsius in the next 24 hours.

warning of temperatures of over 40° Celsius in the next 24 hours.

In Shanghai officials warned people to prepare for hot weather and the danger of heat stroke.

its first red alert in five years on Sunday.

its first red alert in five years on Sunday.

The heat is suffocating right now in Shanghai.

The heat is suffocating right now in Shanghai.

the earliest date on record, and more are expected this week.

the earliest date on record, and more are expected this week.

shanghai has only seen 15 days over 40C (104F) since records began in 1873

shanghai has only seen 15 days over 40C (104F) since records began in 1873