The highest level of warning “red alert” has been issued, which completely restricts outdoor work in Hebei, China.
Most parts of the country have been experiencing extreme temperatures in recent days, which have also caused deaths.
‘RED ALARM’ IS GIVEN! EMPLOYERS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO WORK IN OPEN AREAS
In the Hebei region, a “red alert” has been issued, which completely restricts outdoor work.
In this context, employers are not allowed to employ employees in open areas and the authorities must take the necessary measures to protect the public.
In the north of the country, the second highest warning, “orange alert”, was issued due to the extreme heat.
On the orange alert, employers should restrict outdoor work as much as possible, while couriers, restaurants and retailers continue to work in the area.
A red alert was issued in Beijing, the capital of China, on July 6, and employees were demanded to stop their work in the open.
EXTREME HEATS CONTINUE IN THE COUNTRY
While the temperature was above 40 degrees in the capital Beijing, two people died from heat stroke.
Some citizens moved to underground shelters to avoid the heat.
The Ministry of Agriculture announced that extreme heat can affect the rice harvest, and fields should be irrigated to prevent the crop from maturing prematurely.
7 people lost in the landslide that occurred after the flood
While the north of the country is experiencing extreme heat and drought, the south is struggling with flood disasters.
Search and rescue teams continue to search for 7 people who disappeared at the construction site in the landslide in Hubei province. (AA)