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Two Metropolises in SW China Issue Heat Alerts
CHINA, JUL 14 – The heatwave driven by climate change threatens crops and power supplies as temperatures surpass 40°C in over 15 Chinese provinces, with Moscow also breaking heat records.
- On Tuesday morning, Chongqing Municipality raised its heat warning to the highest level, a red alert, at 11:30 a.m., while Chengdu's weather authorities announced an orange-level heat warning, signaling significant high temperatures.
- A prevailing subtropical high-pressure system over central and eastern China caused the summer monsoon to shift north, resulting in elevated temperatures and higher humidity levels.
- Temperatures are forecast to surpass 40 degrees Celsius in 34 districts of Chongqing and exceed 38 degrees in multiple districts in Chengdu that afternoon.
- Meteorologist Zhu Dingzhen emphasized that it is too early to conclude that the recent changes indicate a trend toward warmer and more humid conditions, as natural variability plays a significant role; he stressed the importance of long-term observation to accurately assess climate patterns.
- Authorities implemented precautionary fire prevention measures and urged the public to reduce outdoor activities, signaling ongoing efforts to mitigate heatwave risks in southwest China.
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