Shanghai Heat Wave Affects Production at Baosteel to Ford
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A record heat wave in Shanghai is hurting traffic at some auto dealerships, cutting client visits at brokerages and forcing utilities to delay increases in water prices as the government takes steps to help residents endure the hottest temperatures in 140 years.
At least 11 people have died from heatstroke since the mercury started to soar last month, the Shanghai Daily reported yesterday, citing local authorities. On July 26, the thermometer reading jumped to 40.6 degrees Celsius (105 degrees Fahrenheit), the highest since record-keeping began in 1873, the city’s weather bureau said.