Record Heat Wave Sweeps Through Shanghai as Climate Change Intensifies

Shanghai experienced its hottest day in May for over 100 years with temperatures reaching 36.1 degrees Celsius.
The China Meteorological Administration predicts temperatures to rise above 35 degrees Celsius in most of southern China, with some areas reaching 37 to 39 degrees Celsius.
Global warming is exacerbating adverse weather, causing deadly heatwaves in many countries.
The United Nations warns that 2023-2027 will be the warmest five-year period ever recorded.
Rising sea levels along the Chinese coast have caused long-term effects, including erosion of coastal ecosystems and increased damage from storms and floods.