Heatwave sees record high temperatures in NE China

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The heat is on across China this year, especially in the northeast. Record high temperatures in Liaoning province this week have prompted safety warnings and concerns for many residents.

The most-watched social media videos of the past week in Shenyang city prove that marine life suffers from heat waves just as human do. Tons of fishes have died from the scorching temperatures.

The most-watched social media videos of the past week in Shenyang show fish died from the scorching heat. /CGTN Photo

This summer marks Shenyang's hottest on record in nearly seven decades, with temperatures staying above 35 degrees Celsius for seven consecutive days.

“We went to check the water temperature immediately after dead fish were spotted, the temperature was around 42 degrees Celsius. Normally the highest temperature fish can withstand is 38," said Zhang Haigang, a patrol member of the Guangdong wetland at the outskirt of Shenyang city.

Guangdong wetland on the outskirt of Shenyang. /CGTN Photo

The soaring temperature is also threatening Shenyang's eight million people. The week-long heatwave has brought a surge in emergency calls across the city. The most common complaints are heatstroke and dehydration.

The week-long heatwave has brought a surge in emergency calls across the city. /CGTN Photo

Huang Lai, the section chief of Shenyang Emergency Medical Center, told CGTN, "The human body can only function within a narrow range of body temperatures. Since the beginning of this latest heat wave, we have treated far more patients for heatstroke than in the previous years."

China's meteorological center issued a nationwide yellow alert on Friday morning. The second in a four-tier warning system. Some areas in the northeastern provinces are expected to see temperatures of up to 39 degrees Celsius. /Photo by National Meteorological Center of CMA.

The forecast from the provincial meteorological center here in Liaoning calls for scorching heat all the way through Sunday. Experts urge residents to reduce their time in the sun, drink plenty of water, and especially take good care of children and the elderly.

Many residents are hitting the swimming pool or hiding in the air-conditioned indoors to beat the heat. Some say this summer makes it impossible to live without an air conditioner.

Many residents are hitting the swimming pool or hiding in the air-conditioned indoors to beat the heat, photo taken at the city's library. /CGTN Photo