BEIJING, June 15 (Xinhua) -- Beijing on Saturday issued a yellow alert for high temperatures, urging preparations for a second heat wave following a brief respite from extreme conditions.
Beijing's meteorological service has said the capital city will likely see afternoon temperatures rise above 35 degrees Celsius between June 16 and 18.
Yellow is the lowest level in China's three-tier high temperature alert system. A yellow alert is issued when temperatures are forecast to exceed 35 degrees Celsius for three consecutive days.
The Beijing Emergency Management Bureau has advised residents to reduce outdoor afternoon activities in the coming days. Precautions have been recommended for those required to work outdoors during the hot spell.
China's National Meteorological Center on Saturday morning reissued a yellow alert for high temperatures as multiple regions across the country are experiencing sweltering heat, including Xinjiang, Shaanxi, Shanxi, Hebei, Shandong, Henan, Anhui, Jiangsu, Hubei, Hunan, Sichuan and Hainan.
The center forecasts maximum temperatures of 37 to 40 degrees Celsius in parts of Xinjiang, Shaanxi, Henan, Anhui, Hubei, Chongqing and Hainan. ■