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China Faces Extreme Heatwave and Flooding Threats

7/5/2025

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China is grappling with its fiercest heatwave of the year, as temperatures soar past 40°C in central and eastern regions, prompting a high-temperature alert from the National Meteorological Center. Meanwhile, heavy rains in the Sichuan Basin threaten flooding, leaving authorities urging at-risk communities to stay vigilant and take necessary precautions.

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China is grappling with its fiercest heatwave of the year, as temperatures soar past 40°C in central and eastern regions, prompting a high-temperature alert from the National Meteorological Center. Meanwhile, heavy rains in the Sichuan Basin threaten flooding, leaving authorities urging at-risk communities to stay vigilant and take necessary precautions.