Scorching heatwave hits north China
2009-06-25 05:42:44 GMT2009-06-25 13:42:44 (Beijing Time)
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People cross a street in the scorching sun in Zhengzhou, central China's Henan province, June 24, 2009. Temperatures in much of the province reached 40 degrees Celsius on Wednesday. [Xinhua]
People walk on a pedestrian bridge in Yinchuan, northwest China's Ningxia Hui autonomous region, June 24, 2009. [Xinhua]
A man rides a bicycle with an umbrella in the sun in Beijing, June 24, 2009. Temperatures in much of the capital city soared above 40 degrees Celsius on Wednesday, as authorities issued an orange warning alarm for hot weather. [Xinhua]
A tourist hide under his bag as he visits the Temple of Heaven in Beijing, June 24, 2009. Temperatures in much of the capital city soared above 40 degrees Celsius on Wednesday, as authorities issued an orange warning alarm for hot weather. [Xinhua]
People walk past sculptures in the scorching sun in Luoyang, central China's Henan province, June 24, 2009. [Xinhua]
Temperatures in much of the capital city soared above 40 degrees Celsius on Wednesday, as authorities issued an orange warning alarm for hot weather.
