Seoul: China has recorded its warmest autumn since the complete meteorological records began in 1961, according to local media on Wednesday. The average nationwide temperature from September 1 to November 30 was 11.8 degrees Celsius (53.4 Fahrenheit), which is 1.5 degrees Celsius (34.7 Fahrenheit) higher than the average for the same period in past years, reported state-run Xinhua News, citing the National Climate Center.
According to Anadolu Agency, the country’s central, eastern, southwestern, and northwestern regions experienced average temperatures that were 2-4 degrees Celsius higher during the period compared to previous years. This significant increase in temperature marks a notable shift in China’s climatic patterns.
In addition to the temperature rise, higher precipitation was recorded during the same period. Five of the total nine thunderstorms that occurred were attributed to typhoons, indicating a change in typical weather patterns for the region. The National Climate Center forecasts that tempe
ratures in most parts of the country will remain close to or higher than the average of previous years, signaling potential ongoing climatic changes.