Summer Heatwaves Threaten Lives and Livelihoods in China

A severe heatwave engulfing swathes of China has led to at least two deaths and affected 900 million people, with authorities across the country rushing to issue their strongest warnings after record temperatures were logged.

On Thursday, the China Meteorological Administration (CMA) warned that many places in southern and eastern China would continue to see highs of over 35 degrees Celsius. In parts of Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Sichuan, Shaanxi and Chongqing, temperatures were expected to exceed 40 degrees Celsius later in the day.