The “hot” period begins in China preceded by record temperatures

According to tradition, during the phase the country will experience between 30 and 40 warm days in the summer and in 2022 it could last until August 24.

Generally, people in China prefer to eat watermelon, bean sprouts, and other foods that help them stay cool and hydrated.

The term sanfu begins with the letter San (number three) because the cycle is divided into three 10-day periods.

It is completed with the letter Fu, which has multiple meanings, but this time it is translated lying down and suggests a period of rest to avoid health problems caused by the intense heat.

During this phase, it is common for residents to issue alerts to reduce outdoor activities and adequately protect themselves when going outside.

Before Sanfu officially started, this week thermometers soared to 44 degrees Celsius in China and left Anhui, Jiangsu, Hubei, Hunan, Jiangxi, Zhejiang, Fujian, Sichuan, Guizhou, Chongqing and Shanghai municipalities.

Sichuan (southwest) confirmed the death of one person due to extreme heat and two others remained in intensive care because this caused blood clots and the work of many organs, including the liver.

Zhejiang Province (east) also recorded at least one death and many stroke patients received its hospitals, as did Henan (center) and Heilongjiang (northwest).

Shanghai has also reported deaths, without specifying the number, and is also concerned about the rising number of people arriving in sanatoriums with heat-related illnesses.

This situation prompted many cities in China to equip air-conditioned war shelters for the recreational activities of the residents.

In addition, the climate threatens the yield of agricultural crops, livestock and the stability of the electric power system.

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