China experiences record number of hot days since March | Weather News

Heatwave in China has seen surge in energy demand with increased sales of air conditioners and handheld fans.

The number of high-temperature days China has experienced since mid-March is the highest on record, an official from the China Meteorological Administration said.

The administration said on Wednesday that 152 national weather observatories in China have recorded temperatures over 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit) since mid-July.

It also sent an alert to the country’s power…