Highlights:
* The provincial meteorological observatory reminded residents to be aware of heatstroke and sunburn, warning the heat wave would continue over the coming week.
* Some 57 cities and counties in Guangdong recorded temperatures above 35 degrees Celsius on Saturday and most had issued high temperature alerts. Chaozhou city recorded a maximum temperature of 37.7 degrees Celsius yesterday.
* Maximum temperatures will be between 35 and 37 degrees Celsius today and tomorrow in most areas south of the Yangtze River.
Some 57 cities and counties in Guangdong recorded temperatures above 35 degrees Celsius on Saturday (June 3) and most had issued high temperature alerts. Chaozhou city recorded a maximum temperature of 37.7 degrees Celsius yesterday. (Photo: Nanfang Daiy)
The provincial meteorological observatory reminded residents to be aware of heatstroke and sunburn yesterday (June 4), warning the heat wave would continue over the coming week.
Maximum temperatures could reach 35 degrees Celsius in some parts of the Shenzhen at midday. The observatory recommended people avoid exposure to the sun between noon and 2 p.m. People going outdoors were advised to take precautions such as wearing a broad brimmed hat, long sleeves and sunglasses.
Temperatures on road surfaces could reach up to 60-70 degrees Celsius and construction workers were among those most susceptible to heatstroke, the observatory said.
Some 57 cities and counties in Guangdong recorded temperatures above 35 degrees Celsius on Saturday and most had issued high temperature alerts. Chaozhou recorded a maximum temperature of 37.7 degrees Celsius yesterday.
Shenzhen recorded a maximum temperature of 33 degrees Celsius on Friday.
The Shenzhen medical emergency aid center received eight calls for help at the weekend.
Supermarkets and department stores saw an increase in the number of customers seeking shelter.
China's National Meteorological Center issued a yellow heat alert yesterday, warning a heat wave would continue in many parts of China for the next three days.
Maximum temperatures will be between 35 and 37 degrees Celsius today and tomorrow in most areas south of the Yangtze River.
China has a four-color heat warning system, with red being the highest, followed by orange, yellow and blue.
During a yellow alert, people are advised to reduce outdoor activities in the afternoon and employers should take precautionary measures to protect their staff from heatstroke if they work outdoors for long periods.
