Scorching days ahead for Guangdong as scattered thunderstorms linger

Photo: Nanfang Plus

Photo: Nanfang Plus

Guangdong is bracing for a stretch of hot, humid days from August 8 to 11, with scattered afternoon thunderstorms forecast across the province. Despite the end of the latest round of heavy rain, officials warn that the risk of geological hazards remains due to delayed effects, especially in areas that recently experienced severe downpours.

August 8 (Friday)

Weather: Mostly cloudy to sunny across the province, with isolated (thunder) showers in the afternoon.

High temperatures:

Coastal areas, northern Shaoguan, and northern Qingyuan: 32-34°C

Other areas: Generally 34-37°C

August 9 (Saturday)

Weather: Partly cloudy to sunny, with local (thunder) showers in the afternoon.

High temperatures:

Coastal areas: 33-34°C

Other areas: 35-37°C

August 10 (Sunday)

Weather:

Southern parts: Cloudy, turning to (thunder) showers

Other regions: Partly cloudy to sunny, with scattered (thunder) showers in the afternoon

High temperatures:

Southern areas (excluding Leizhou Peninsula): 31-33°C

Elsewhere: 34-37°C

August 11 (Monday)

Weather: Mostly cloudy with scattered (thunder) showers across the province.

High temperatures:

Southern areas (excluding Leizhou Peninsula): 31-33°C

Other areas: 34-36°C

Guangzhou

August 8: Partly cloudy to sunny with isolated showers in the afternoon, high of 34°C

August 9-11: Mostly partly cloudy to sunny, temperature range 27–35°C

Authorities urge the public to remain vigilant for potential landslides and flooding in vulnerable zones and to take precautions against heat-related illnesses during the upcoming hot spell.

Reporter: Zeng Xiangxing

Editor: Hu Nan, James, Shen He

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