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China records highest September temperature since 1961, most rainfall in north

Weather records in China. Photo by Xinhua.
Weather records in China. Photo by Xinhua.

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.

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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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