China’s Central Meteorological Observatory issued its first orange high-temperature alert of 2024 on June 9—the earliest in three years—as scorching heat gripped cities across the Chinese mainland. 🔥
The orange alert, part of China’s four-tier color-coded system (red = most severe → blue = least), signals temperatures rising above 40°C in some areas. This year’s warning dropped weeks earlier than in 2022 (June 17) and 2023 (June 22), hinting at a fiercer summer ahead. 💦
But it’s not just China sweating. “Extreme heat is hitting the Northern Hemisphere earlier and harder,” said Wei Ke, a climate researcher at the Chinese Academy of Sciences. From Tokyo to Texas, record-breaking temperatures are rewriting summer norms. 🌍
Scientists link the trend to global warming, urging young innovators and policymakers to brainstorm solutions. Time to hydrate, stay shaded, and rethink sustainability. 🌱💡
