A man jumps into the water from a diving board. People dive and swim in the Han River, to beat the oppressive heatwave in Xiangyang, Hubei Province, on July 22, 2019. (Photos: VCG)

A pair of divers get ready to jump. Central China's Hunan Province is bracing for persistent high temperatures, with local highs reaching around 38C.

Two men dive into the river, while others swim below them. Changsha meteorological observatory issued its first yellow alert for high temperature this year. The highest temperature in Changsha City, Wangcheng District, Liuyang City and Ningxiang City will be above 35C for three consecutive days.

Two men dive into the river, while others swim below them. From July 24 to 29, the highest temperature in Changsha will remain 37C to 38C, and the lowest temperature will not dip below 30C.

Two men dive into the river, while others swim below them. Meteorological departments remind the public to pay attention to outdoor activities and ways to cool of. Some ways include using an umbrella and drinking plenty of water.

Three men dive into the river together. The provincial meteorological bureau has issued a continuous high temperature warning to remind the public to beware of heat damage.