May was the warmest on record in China, according to meteorologists. The heat has killed tens of thousands of livestock.
The government is worried about the impact of the drought on crops and animals. The weather has caused flooding in several provinces in the south and east of the country. The hot weather has also caused thousands of people to be hospitalized in China's southern cities. The power grid is struggling to keep up with the demand for air conditioners. The Chinese government is concerned about the effect of the heat on crops.