A 50°C Heat Dome Heads East — Sauna Mode Engaged
A 50°C heat dome is drifting east, pushing northern China into extreme heat.
This summer, the heat dome packed up and moved east. After scorching the west, the system is now drifting over northern China, flipping the region into full sauna mode.
Some spots are clocking 50°C, and stepping outside feels like wandering into a free dry-spa session. Air conditioners, fans, and iced drinks are pulling overtime, and netizens are half-joking that the fridge is the only thing keeping them alive.
Stay hydrated, dodge the midday sun, and ride out the heatwave one cold drink at a time.