The Flaming Mountain scenic area in Turpan, a basin located in northwestern China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, witnessed an astonishing temperature of 75 degrees Celsius on Tuesday.
Due to a new round of heatwave, Turpan embraced a high temperature of 40 degrees Celsius at the hottest time of the day.
However, the scorching heat failed to deter curious tourists from feeling the blistering emanating from the ground.
Armed with broad-brimmed hats, umbrellas, and sunglasses for added protection, tourists flocked to the Flaming Mountain, taking photos with 12-meter-tall thermometer that displayed a real-time surface temperature of 75 degrees Celsius and tasting hot sand-baked eggs.
A tourist, surnamed Cao from southeastern Chinese province of Jiangxi, expressed his awe at the searing heat.
"The surface temperature here is so high, which is extremely shocking. I have never had the feeling of being roasted in a 'furnace' like this before. It's an unforgettable experience," said Cao.
To ensure the well-being of visitors and enhance their overall experience, the scenic area has implemented several measures to prevent heatstroke and provide relief from the extreme temperatures.
"We've prepared outdoor cooling fans and ice packs in areas with high temperatures. We've also increased the supply of heatstroke prevention medicines in case that visitors have a heatstroke," said Lan Yunxia, marketing director of the Flaming Mountain scenic area.
The Turpan Meteorological Observatory predicted that this round of heatwave may last until Sunday, with temperatures in some places surpassing 43 degree Celsius.
The weather authorities also issued an orange alert for high temperatures, reminding residents and tourists to take precautions against heatstroke.
Temperature on Xinjiang's Flaming Mountain hits 75 degrees Celsius
Temperature on Xinjiang's Flaming Mountain hits 75 degrees Celsius
Extreme weather and climate-related events affected at least 13 million people and resulted in over 3,000 fatalities across Africa in 2025, a report by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) revealed.
In its report, "State of the Climate in Africa 2025," unveiled on Thursday, the organization said extreme weather events have affected all sectors of the economy and society across the continent, resulting in rising sea levels and flooding, as well as vanishing glaciers, including on the iconic Mount Kilimanjaro.
According to the report, the African continent is warming faster than the global average. Africa's glaciers have lost more than 90 percent of their area since the late 19th century. On Mount Kilimanjaro, the glacier area has declined from 11.4 square km in 1900 to less than one square km in recent years.
Sea levels along African coasts rose from 1999 to 2025, exceeding the global average of 3.6 mm per year in several regions. Floods accounted for more than half of reported events, including severe flooding in Nigeria that led to the death of over 200 people, and flooding in the Democratic Republic of the Congo that resulted in the death of over 160 people in May and April last year, respectively, according to the report.
Noting that the continent faces a critical gap in early warning systems, the report said that only 40 percent of African countries have multi-hazard early warning systems, which are needed to save lives and livelihoods.
However, the report also noted encouraging collaborations among meteorological services, disaster management agencies, and local authorities to advance climate services and response capabilities.
"The signs of a changing climate are clear across Africa, from increasing temperatures and rising sea levels to damaging floods and drought. This report shows not only the scale of the risks, but also the growing importance of early warnings, climate services and coordinated action to protect lives and livelihoods," the report quoted WMO Secretary-General Celeste Saulo as saying.
Extreme weather affects 13 mln people, results in 3,000 fatalities in Africa in 2025: report
