BEIJING—Heavy flooding has displaced thousands of people around China as the capital had a relative respite from the sweltering heat.
Beijing reported 9.8 straight days when the temperature exceeded 35 C (95 F), the National Climate Center said Monday.
Such a streak was last recorded in 1961—decades before most Beijing residents had air conditioning or even fans. A lack of rainfall may be contributing to the heat, with the typically dry capital receiving even less than usual this year.
While temperatures have since moderated—Monday’s temperature at midday was 33 C (91 F)—they are expected to rise again this week to as high as 39.6 Celsius (103 Fahrenheit) in Beijing and other parts of the country, authorities said….