China's national average temperature in September was the highest since 1961, while rainfall in north China hit a record high, according to the National Climate Center, informed The Xinhua News Agency.
Compared to normal years, the national average reading from Sept. 1 to 28 was 1.5 degrees Celsius higher.
The precipitation level across the country in September ranked fourth since 1961, up 29.7% compared to the same period in normal years.
September rainfall in the northern regions was approximately 1.1 times more than normal, surging to a record high in history.
During the meteorological summer which ended in August, rainfall in the northern regions hit 421.4 mm, 33.9% above normal, and the largest since 1995.
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