China: Heat hits east, rain sweeps west

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Source: CCTV.com | 07-05-2008 10:35

A large section of eastern China has been experiencing heat and high humidity, while rainstorms have pelted central and western areas.

Rain storms are disrupting traffic and threatening to flood

Shanghai has suffered temperatures over 35 degree Celsius for 4 consecutive days. The oppressive humidity makes it hard for people to be outdoors.The sultry weather is expected to continue to shroud the city in the coming two days.

Similar heat waves are being felt in Hunan and Zhejiang provinces. Local governments have issued sunstroke warnings and taken action to ensure power supply. In Hubei in Central China, Shaanxi, Guizhou and Qinghai in the west, rain storms are disrupting traffic and threatening to flood. In Enshi city in Hubei, many residents have already been moved to higher ground.

Editor:Zhang Ning