Pengshui

Chongqing - China

2026-07-21

Chongqing Meteorological Observatory issues orange high temperature warning

Issue date: 2026-07-21T09:29+08:00

On July 21, 2026, the Chongqing Meteorological Observatory issued an "orange warning signal for high temperatures" at 9:30 am. It is expected that from 13:00 to 21:00 on the 21st, 36 districts and counties including Liangjiang New Area, Yuzhong, Shapingba, Dadukou, Jiulongpo, Nan an, High tech Zone, Beibei, Banan, Tongnan, Hechuan, Dazu, Tongliang, Bishan, Rongchang, Yongchuan, Jiangjin, Qijiang, Wansheng Economic Development Zone, Nanchuan, Changshou, Dianjiang, Fuling, Fengdu, Zhongxian, Liangping, Wanzhou, Kaizhou, Chengkou, Yunyang, Fengjie, Wuxi, Wulong, Pengshui, Shizhu, Qianjiang will have an altitude of 500 meters. In the following regions, the daily maximum temperature will rise to over 37 ℃, and in some areas, it can reach over 40 ℃.

Description

The maximum temperature will rise above 37°C within 24 hours.

Guidelines

1. Relevant departments and units implement safeguard measures for heatstroke prevention and cooling in accordance with their duties;

2. Try to avoid outdoor activities during high temperature periods, and those working under high temperature conditions should shorten the continuous working time;

3. Provide heatstroke prevention and cooling instructions for the elderly, the weak, the sick, and the young, and take necessary protective measures;

4. Relevant departments and units should take precautions against fires caused by excessive power consumption and excessive electrical loads such as wires and transformers.