China has logged its hottest summer on record in 2025, the China Meteorological Administration said, with heatwaves persisting across the south. From June to August, large parts of the country faced intense temperatures, and the national average rose to 22.31C—marking the warmest summer since the agency began records in 1961.
The India Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert for New Delhi, forecasting around 43°C on Wednesday. Maximum temperatures are expected to remain between 42°C and 44°C, fueled by clear skies and hot winds. The heatwave is also likely to persist for several more days, with conditions expected to continue until April 24.
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