Beijing Implements Heatwave Measures, Halts Outdoor Work

Beijing orders employers to halt outdoor work as the city experiences scorching summer heat, with temperatures forecasted to reach 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit). The government has issued a "red alert" and instructed departments to ensure the elderly and ill can stay cool. Meanwhile, flooding has displaced thousands of people in southern China, and alerts for possible flash flooding have been issued in other regions. The Earth's average temperature remains at a record high, highlighting the ongoing impact of climate change.