Shanghai isn't the only city suffering from a crazy heatwave this week — much of Eastern China is also currently experiencing scorching hot temperatures.
According to the Washington Post, a big chunk of China is currently trapped in a "Heat Dome," which can best be described as a "large ridge of high pressure." Don't believe us? Just check out this map:
The heat dome will likely continue to hold in place for much of the week.
[Image from WeatherBell via Washington Post]
China's Central Meteorological Observatory has issued a yellow typhoon warning
Fujian, as well as parts of Guangdong and Zhejiang in South China, have been worst affected by the typhoon.
A flight attendant and a passenger on the Air China flight were reportedly "thrown to the ceiling" of the plane.
The most scorching summer since records began in 1873.
The second-hottest July since 1961.
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High temperature warnings have recently been issued across China.
Thunder! Lightning! The way it's pouring is frightening...
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