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Chongqing - China

2026-08-15

Chongqing Meteorological Observatory issues orange high temperature warning

Issue date: 2026-08-15T09:41+08:00

On August 15, 2026, the Chongqing Meteorological Observatory issued an "orange warning signal for high temperatures" at 9:30 am. It is expected that from 14:00 to 19:00 on the 15th, the highest daily temperature in areas below 500 meters above sea level in 16 districts including Liangjiang New Area, Yuzhong, Beibei, Jiulongpo, Dadukou, High tech Zone, Nan an, Shapingba, Banan, Hechuan, Tongnan, Bishan, Rongchang, Tongliang, Jiangjin, and Yongchuan will rise to 37-39 ℃. Please take precautions.

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.