Shanghai Sizzles: Earliest 30°C Day Since 1933! 🌡️
Hey there! Did you hear about Shanghai’s super hot day? On Tuesday, the temperature soared above 30 degrees Celsius (that’s really warm!), making it the earliest day of the year to reach such high temperatures since 1933! 😲
Usually, Shanghai doesn’t get this hot until late April or even early May. In fact, having 30°C days in March is super rare. Over the past 150 years, this has only happened twice before: on March 20, 1933, and March 31, 1945. So, this year is definitely unusual!
Why is it so hot? 🧐
Climate experts say it’s because of two big weather patterns clashing. One is called La Niña (which is when colder waters in the Pacific Ocean affect weather around the world), and the other is warm air currents caused by global warming. These two forces met over the Yangtze River Delta, where Shanghai is located, causing temperatures to jump.
But don’t pack away your sweaters just yet! 🧥 The weather forecast says temperatures will drop sharply in the next few days. So, it’s like a weather rollercoaster! 🎢
Oh, and guess what? The cherry blossoms are blooming in Shanghai! 🌸 So even if it’s hot one day and cool the next, it’s a great time to enjoy the beautiful spring flowers.
Stay tuned to see what other weather surprises this year has in store! 🌦️
Reference(s):
Shanghai records earliest annual 30-degree-Celsius day since 1933
cgtn.com
