According to a research report released by a think tank concerned about the environment on the 28th, in the past 30 years, the number of days with a maximum temperature of more than 35 degrees Celsius in the top 20 cities of the most populous capitals has increased by 52%.
On June 27, in New York, USA, a street vendor sits under a parasol to escape the heat. Xinhua/Reuters
People sit on stone benches on the streets in New York, USA, on June 27. Xinhua/Reuters
A child splashes through a fountain in Seoul, South Korea, on June 27. Xinhua/AP
On June 26, in London, England, passengers drink drinks on the subway to cool off. Xinhua/Reuters
On June 26, in London, England, passengers use a small fan to cool down on the subway. Xinhua/Reuters
Passengers use fans to cool down on the subway in London, England, June 26. Xinhua/Reuters
People splash in a fountain in Seoul, South Korea, on June 26. Xinhua/AP
People pick up water in front of a water tanker in New Delhi, India, June 21. Xinhua/AFP
People pick up water in front of a water tanker in New Delhi, India, June 21. Xinhua/AFP