Stunning aerial footage was captured recently, showing fascinating natural spectacle of sea of clouds in some parts of China.
Endless clouds rolled over the urban area of Yantai City of east China's Shandong Province on Sunday after a bout of rain, transforming the city into a fairyland, as skyscrapers were shrouded in clouds and mist, creating spectacular scenes.
Known for its beautiful and high-altitude grasslands and diverse terrain, the Qianba Pastureland in northwest China's Gansu Province was also enveloped by drifting clouds and cascading mists on Wednesday.
Mist and peaks intertwined, creating dreamy scenes that feel otherworldly and serene.
Breathtaking sea of clouds roll over buildings, mountains in China's Shandong, Gansu
Multiple states across Brazil have been gripped by an intense heatwave in recent days, prompting local authorities to issue weather alerts and urging residents to take precautions, with the high temperatures forecast to continue.
Southeastern states including Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, and Minas Gerais have been experiencing the most extreme heat, with temperatures climbing to a sweltering high of 40.8 degrees Celsius in Rio de Janeiro on Monday.
Authorities across the country have been sending out weather warnings, with residents being advised to avoid prolonged outdoor activities and medics reminding people to take measures to ensure they stay hydrated.
"[You have to] drink plenty of water, use a fan. There is not much you can do to escape it, really. It is absurdly hot," said Ana Flavia, a local resident in Sao Paulo.
"With this change in temperature and the excessive heat, we see a lot of cases of dehydration," said Tiago Foliate Pitirilo, a doctor from the city's Hospital Sao Camilo.
The sweltering heat may be around for a while more, according to experts, who say higher water temperatures in the Pacific Ocean mean Brazil is likely to face more frequent heatwaves this year.
"The ocean forecast indicates that in the second half of the year we will have a warmer Pacific Ocean. This allows us to infer that the number of heat waves in 2026 may be higher than last year, when the Pacific Ocean was cooler," said Marecelo Seluchi, a meteorologist from Brazil's National Center for Monitoring and Alerts for Natural Disasters (CEMADEN).
Brazil in midst of heatwave with more extreme temperatures expected
