Shanghai's Challenging Heat Wave in May Records Highest Temperature in More Than 100 Years

Weather reports said a record-breaking heat unfolded in Shanghai, China, resulting in shattering temperature records in over 100 years.

Recently, countries in Southeast Asia had the hottest temperatures, including Vietnam, Thailand and Laos.

Reports noted the role of climate change in the soaring temperatures that shattered records. The impact of human-caused climate change contributed to the problem.

In China, CNN reported that Shanghai recorded a 36.1 degrees Celsius that shattered the May 1876 record of 35.7 degrees Celcius.

The report was also published in AccuWeather.

Shanghai's soaring temperatures

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Shanghai on May 23, 2023. Weather reports said a record-breaking heat unfolded in Shanghai, China, resulting in shattering temperature records in over 100 years.

Recently, The Guardian reported that cities in China could likely experience challenging temperatures in early March, including places in Zhengzhou and Wuhan.

The report noted that the country could record potential extreme weather events due to the impact of climate change.

In Shanghai, AccuWeather and CNN reports showed that the country recently had the highest May temperatures in more than 100 years.

Based on the CCTV's state media, the report noted that record-shattering heat emerged in the Xuhui district.

Recent reports also noted that the coastal water temperatures in China increased, adding that the rising sea levels could have devastating and long-term effects on China's ecosystem.

The Shanghai Meteorological Department issued a high-temperature alert due to the heat-related risks.

On the other hand, the Guardian reported that drought conditions hit parts of China, especially the province of Yunnan.

The report noted that the average rainfall declined, reaching 60% lower than expected. In addition, freshwater lake like Poyang was also affected by the drought.

Dealing with the scorching heat

The challenging heat in parts of China could result in heat-related health risks, including heat stroke and heat fatigue.

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The following people could likely become at risk of the hotter temperatures:

• Older adults
• Outdoor workers
• Children
• People with pre-existing conditions

Heat stress and concerns can become dangerous to life-threatening. As a result, homeowners should stay cool to avoid the risks of hotter temperatures.

Here are important reminders to communities to prevent the potential impact of the hot weather.

Keep updated with the weather.

Homeowners and motorists should stay updated with the weather conditions. It can help them anticipate and prepare for the severe weather and hot weather outlook.

Stay hydrated at all times.

It is essential to keep hydrated, especially for outdoor workers. Avoiding hot beverages like coffee is also helpful.

Bringing bottled water supplies is recommended, which could be handy when needed.

Avoid strenuous tasks

It is best to avoid strenuous tasks when the temperatures become more challenging. It could likely result in heat-related health risks.

People could also schedule outdoor activities when there is no threat of heat waves.

Monitor body temperatures

Homeowners must monitor their family members' body temperatures, especially those vulnerable to hot weather.

It is best to bring them to the nearest clinic or hospital when they suffer from hotter temperatures.

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