Tourists in Beijing's Olympic Forest Park use umbrellas to protect themselves from the intense sunlight on May 23, 2015. [Photo/gb.cri.cn] |
A heat wave is sweeping across Beijing from Saturday morning and the high temperatures are likely to continue in the coming days according to forecasts.
The thermometer is expected to hit a maximum of 35 degrees Celsius on Sunday.
The municipal weather bureau warns citizens to take necessary precautions to avoid sun strokes.