What is the highest temperature ever recorded in Henan?

On June 18, 2022, the highest surface temperature in history occurred in Henan, China, reaching 74.1 degrees Celsius. In many places in Henan, the ground and bridge sections suddenly broke and lifted upwards!

The surface temperature in Jiyuan, Henan Province reached 74.1°C, breaking the record for the highest surface temperature since local observations were made. In addition, the temperature in Zhengzhou, the provincial capital, broke the 40°C mark again today, once again breaking the record for the highest temperature this year.

According to live monitoring, at 13:00 this afternoon, the surface temperature in some areas of Henan exceeded 70°C, with the surface temperature in Jiyuan reaching 74.1°C, breaking the record for the highest surface temperature since local observations were made.

In addition, the temperature in Zhengzhou, Jiaozuo, Dengfeng and other places in Henan Province exceeded the 40℃ mark again this afternoon. As of 14:45 today, the real-time temperature in Zhengzhou, the provincial capital, has reached 41.8℃. This is the sixth time in Zhengzhou The temperature has exceeded 40℃ for the third time since January, and this value has once again broken the local temperature record this year.

According to the current forecast, the highest temperature in Zhengzhou will reach 37°C tomorrow, and the number of consecutive high temperature days will reach 11, which will also set a new record for the number of consecutive high temperature days in the same period in history.

However, starting from the 26th, rainfall will occur in most areas of Henan, and the rain will be strong in some areas. By then, the high and scorching weather that has lasted for many days will also be alleviated.