As heatwaves sweep a large part of China this summer with temperature reaching above 35 degrees Celsius for consecutive days, renovated bomb shelters have opened in many cities for local residents to escape the scorching heat. /CFP Photo

In east China’s Jinhua City, Zhejiang Province, three bomb shelters are open from July 10 till the end of August, where residents can enjoy free books, newspapers and water. /CFP Photo

21 provinces and regions across China, or a third of the country’s land, are experiencing heatwaves, which is expected to linger till the weekend. /CFP Photo

Maximum temperatures in many counties and cities have reached record highs in provinces like Gansu, Shaanxi and Sichuan. /CFP Photo