China's Record-Breaking Cold Snap Grips Shanghai and Beijing

Shanghai is experiencing its coldest December in 40 years, with temperatures dropping to minus 4 to minus 6 degrees Celsius. While the cold weather is not as extreme as in northern China, where historically low temperatures have been recorded, it has disrupted transportation, increased demand for heating, and hampered rescue efforts. The cold snap has also affected the online food delivery sector and led to a rise in vegetable prices. Climate change is believed to be a factor in the unusual weather patterns.