An Unprecedented Heatwave Hits Northern China, Interfax reports. The air temperature in Beijing has exceeded 41 degrees, marking an extraordinary heatwave in the region. This surpasses the previous record set in 1961 when the temperature reached 40.6 degrees Celsius.
The province of Hebei has also experienced a maximum temperature of 39 degrees Celsius. It is expected that the heat will continue to rise in other provinces across China.
On June 23, Pakistan experienced an unprecedented heatwave, with temperatures exceeding 50 degrees Celsius in certain areas of the country. The scorching heat caused deserted streets and markets, prompting people to stay indoors and avoid the blistering sun.
The city of Naokundi recorded a record-breaking temperature of 50 degrees Celsius, while the rising demand for air conditioning led to increased power outages. Experts attribute this enduring and intolerable heatwave, which has persisted for several years, to climate change.
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