Temperatures are hitting record highs in east China's Jiangsu, Shandong, and Jiangxi provinces this week, prompting local authorities to introduce a range of measures to provide relief for residents struggling with the extreme heat.
Starting from Wednesday, the Jiangsu provincial weather station has issued an orange high-temperature warning.
In Yangzhou City, Jiangsu Province, cooling stations and expanded public services have been established to help residents and outdoor workers cope with the heat.
Authorities have also stepped up efforts to protect construction crews by increasing rest breaks, adjusting work hours to avoid peak heat, and distributing medicine to prevent heatstroke.
Meanwhile, Dezhou City in east China's Shandong Province has set up several underground cooling centers in the main urban area, providing residents and outdoor workers with a place to relax and escape the heat.
"Today, the temperature is really high, so we thought we'd come down here for a stroll," said Gao Yumei, a local resident. "We walked over, saw some tables and chairs, and decided to relax and play. It's very comfortable. It’s quite cool."
Fuzhou City in Jiangxi Province has deployed additional workers and vehicles to spray water on road surfaces, helping residents cool off amid scorching temperatures.
Relentless heatwave sweeps eastern China, authorities step in to cool cities
