BEIJING, June 29 (Xinhua) -- China's national observatory on Wednesday issued a yellow alert for high temperatures, as heatwaves swept vast regions of the country.
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According to the forecast, temperatures in some of these regions will reach 39 degrees Celsius, or even exceed 40 degrees Celsius.
The meteorological center advised avoiding outdoor activities during high-temperature periods in the afternoon and suggested that workers exposed to high temperatures take necessary protective measures.
China has a four-tier, color-coded weather warning system, with red representing the most severe warning, followed by orange, yellow and blue.