Tourists visit Qianjiang New City in Hangzhou, East China's Zhejiang Province, July 3, 2025. Hangzhou issued an orange heat alert on Thursday. Photo: Xinhua

The National Meteorological Center (NMC) issued an orange alert Monday morning, warning that temperatures in some regions are expected to surpass 40 C. Some regions in southern part of North China, the Huanghuai region, the Jianghan region and the Guanzhong Plain in Northwest China's Shaanxi Province may approach or exceed historical extremes for the same period.

In Central China's Hubei Province alone, at least 56 high temperature alerts have been issued in multiple regions within the province on Monday morning, according to the Hubei local media Changjiangyun News.

In terms of high temperatures, the impact range will continue to gradually expand over the next three days, with Tuesday and Wednesday expected to see the widest impact and highest intensity, according to the NMC.

Chengdu in Southwest China's Sichuan Province issued an orange alert for high temperatures on Monday, with high temperatures expected to continue for the next four days, according to local authorities.

Zhengzhou in Central China's Henan Province issued a red alert for high temperatures on Monday, with some areas expected to exceed 40 C, according to Zhengzhou authorities.

Meanwhile, Xi'an in Shaanxi Province also issued a red alert for high temperatures on Monday. The high temperatures in Shaanxi may exceed historical extremes, according to the local authorities. 

China has a four-tier color-coded weather warning system, with red representing the most severe, followed by orange, yellow and blue. 

Multiple regions have taken measures to actively respond to high temperatures. For instance, in Shijiazhuang, Hebei Province, seven civil air defense cooling centers have been officially opened to the public since July 1, according to Shijiazhuang Daily.

Relevant departments in Xi'an are advised to implement emergency measures and some outdoor work should be halted.

Numerous cooling stations have sprung up in Shaoguan, South China's Guangdong Province. Not only do they offer refreshing beverages to alleviate the summer heat, but they also feature temporary rest zones, providing convenience to the hardworking outdoor workers, the CCTV News reported.

Some hospitals in Shanghai have launched evening clinics to provide diagnosis and treatment for children. Some traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) hospitals in the city have also opened summer TCM evening clinics. With lower temperatures and more free time in the evening, these clinics are well suited for physical conditioning, according to the report.

In the coming week, persistent high temperatures are expected in central and southern regions in North China's Hebei Province, the Huanghuai region and other regions, with some areas experiencing highs between 39 C to 42 C. The southern regions will feel particularly humid and hot. The public is advised to continue taking measures to prevent heat-related illnesses, avoid prolonged outdoor activity during peak temperatures, according to the NMC.


Global Times