On June 13th, some areas in northern China could see temperatures as high as 43℃ or even 44℃, with Henan reaching a record high of 43.9℃. Regions like Shanxi, Shaanxi, Henan, Hebei, and Shandong may experience surface temperatures exceeding 60℃ in the afternoon, and in some localized areas, it could even surpass 70℃.
The China Meteorological Administration issued a high-temperature warning on the morning of the 13th, forecasting that regions including northern Shaanxi, southern Shanxi, most parts of Hebei, Beijing, Tianjin, western and central Shandong, Henan, northern Jiangsu, central and northern Anhui, northern Hubei, southern Xinjiang, southwestern Inner Mongolia, central Guangdong, southern Guangxi, and northern Hainan would experience temperatures above 35℃.
In specific areas, such as northern Shaanxi, southern Shanxi, central and southern Hebei, eastern and southern Beijing, Tianjin, western and central Shandong, Henan, northern Anhui, northwestern Jiangsu, northwestern Hubei, highest temperatures could range from 37℃ to 39℃. Parts of Hebei, northwestern Shandong, and central-northern Henan might even hit above 40℃ and reach up to 42℃.
According to reports from the China Weather Network, the heatwave in the North China Plain is showing no signs of relenting. Southern Hebei, northwestern Shandong, and central-northern Henan may witness widespread temperatures of 40℃, with some areas reaching 43℃ or even 44℃, potentially setting or breaking June’s highest temperature records.
Surface temperatures in Shanxi, Shaanxi, Henan, Hebei, and Shandong could exceed 60℃ in the afternoon, with localized spots possibly reaching over 70℃. This prolonged heatwave is expected to last for several days, with daily high temperatures lasting up to 8 to 10 hours. In some regions like southern Hebei, northern Henan, and parts of Shandong, the high temperatures may persist from around 10 a.m. until 7 to 8 p.m.
Looking ahead, the high temperatures are projected to shift southward and weaken on the 14th and 15th, though hot weather is likely to persist in areas like Henan. From the 16th onwards to the end of June, regions like North China and the Huang-Huai area may experience another heatwave, with temperatures potentially exceeding 40℃ in some areas.
The Zhengzhou Meteorological Observatory in Henan stated that on the 13th, temperatures in most parts of Zhengzhou exceeded 40℃, with 143 weather stations recording temperatures above 37℃ and 90 surpassing 40℃. The highest temperature of 43.9℃ was observed in Hongyi’s Houlin Village and Jinkou Village. By late afternoon at 5 p.m., the national observation station in Zhengzhou recorded a high temperature of 40.1℃.
The China Weather Network also reported on the 12th that Hebei experienced widespread high temperatures. Around 2 p.m. that day, out of the top ten hottest locations in the country, six were from Hebei, with Renxian county topping the list at 41.5℃. As temperatures rose, road surface temperatures quickly increased too, posing a risk of tire blowouts. Drivers are advised to be cautious and prevent tire self-ignition when traveling.
Furthermore, the Emergency Management Department of the Communist Party of China mentioned that regions including southern North China, Huang-Huai, Jiang-Huai, Hubei, Shaanxi, and other areas have experienced over 50% less rainfall compared to the same period in previous years. Coupled with persistently high temperatures, drought conditions are rapidly escalating.
On the 12th at 2 p.m., the Ministry of Water Resources of the Communist Party of China activated a Level IV emergency response for drought prevention in Hebei, Shanxi, Jiangsu, Anhui, Shandong, Henan, Shaanxi, and Gansu provinces. The Ministry anticipates that these regions will continue to face high temperatures and scarce rainfall for the next 10 days, potentially leading to the continuation or exacerbation of drought conditions.