"Starting from this Tuesday, the continental warm high will take over Shengtian area, bringing forth continuous high temperatures. The maximum temperature during the day will reach 35 degrees Celsius[1] and is expected to rise to 37 degrees tomorrow, a historical high for the past fifty years.
Throughout the province, as many as ten cities will experience a temperature of above 35 degrees. A high temperature alert has been issued by the provincial observatory, cautioning against heatstroke danger during such weather. Outdoor workers are advised to take precautions; children and elderly should avoid going out at noontime…"
"Click!"
Inside the migrant village off Hongmei Road, Old Man He switched off the radio and mumbled in a dry voice, "Such ridiculous weather!"
He was lying on a chair right outside his house, wearing a thin, loose-fitting T-shirt and shorts. There were no trees around to provide any shade and he was hiding in the tiny bit of shadow formed by the houses.