Heat waves scorch many parts of China
A girl walks past bamboos withered due to the high temperature in Hangzhou, capital of east China's Zhejiang Province, July 28, 2013. Hangzhou has experienced the temperature of over 40 degrees Celsius since July 24. (Xinhua/Li Zhong)
Citizens cool off themselves near a musical fountain in Hangzhou, capital of east China's Zhejiang Province, July 28, 2013. Hangzhou has experienced the temperature of over 40 degrees Celsius since July 24. (Xinhua/Shi Jianxue)