Scorching heat in China is hurting summer crops, ministry says. In some parts of the wheat growing provinces of Hebei, Henan and Shandong, temperatures could reach 44 degrees Celsius (11.2 F ) , potentially breaking historical records for the month of June

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1. Searing temperatures and drought in parts of China are adversely impacting summer planting, the agriculture ministry said on Thursday (Jun 13).

   Temperatures in parts of China are forecast to scale record highs this week, prompting alerts and actions from authorities to minimise impacts on agriculture, and water and energy supplies, while countries across Asia also brace themselves for another severe summer.