Authorities in this capital, the neighboring municipality of Tianjin and the provinces of Hebei and Shandong warned the population to reduce outdoor activities and the most vulnerable people must take the necessary precautions because the high temperatures can lead to heart attacks, fatigue and even death, in some cases.

They particularly called on people to stay hydrated and seek medical help in case of any discomfort associated with extreme heat.

Other districts in China have also activated the orange alert due to the hot weather and the concern is bigger because millions of people move around all over the country and go to outdoor places, due to the Dragon Boat Festival holidays.

Experts pointed out that this summer will be hotter than the previous one, due to the influence of the El Niño weather phenomenon and, in fact, Beijing has reported record high temperatures in six decades.

jg/arm/mem/ym