Climate change is dramatically impacting China, with extreme temperatures sweeping across northern and central regions, forcing authorities to issue warnings and take protective measures, especially for agriculture.
- Temperatures have surpassed 40°C in Hebei, Henan, and Shandong provinces, key areas for food production.
- Henan, known as “China’s breadbasket,” is particularly affected by the heatwave.
- In Zhengzhou (Henan’s capital) and Shahe (Hebei), temperatures reached 41°C and 42.9°C respectively, the highest May temperatures ever recorded there.
The China National Meteorological Center warns that high temperatures will persist in the coming days, raising concerns about impacts on public health and farming.
Experts stress these extreme weather events are a direct consequence of climate change.
- China is facing longer, more intense heatwaves and more frequent, unpredictable rainfall, all linked to the ongoing climate crisis.
