Beijing: The Municipal Meteorological Observatory in Shanghai issued a red alert in some areas of the province on Sunday as the mercury reaches 40 degrees Celsius amid the ever-increasing heat.
According to the Xinhua news agency, Shanghai has been witnessing extremely high temperatures for six consecutive days since July 5. Due to this people are facing problems like a heat wave.
On Sunday, the temperature at Shanghai Xujiahui station reached 40 degrees Celsius at 2:12 p.m. (local time), the hottest day since Shanghai began meteorological records in 1873.
Since 1873, the city has recorded a total of 15 extremely hot days above 40 degrees Celsius, Xinhua reports. In the year 2017, the temperature of 40.9 ° C has been considered to be Shanghai’s hottest day so far.
The new forecast says that due to the subtropical high, the heat in Shanghai will remain like this until next week. In view of the severely rising temperatures, the Shanghai Municipal Meteorological Observatory has issued guidelines for the people.
To combat the extreme heat and avoid heatstroke, residents have been suggested to avoid outdoor activities during the afternoon hours. They were advised to avoid working outside during daylight hours and workers who work in the sun have been advised to take necessary precautions.
In the event of dizziness, excessive sweating or weakness in the limbs, the meteorological observatory said that people should drink salt water.
Last week, China issued a yellow alert for high temperatures and heatwaves in various parts of the country.
The Meteorological Department had told that the temperature in some parts of the country could reach above 39 or 40 degrees Celsius.
Let us tell you that China follows a four-level color-coded weather warning system in which red represents the most severe warning, followed by orange, yellow and blue.
