Shanghai sizzles on an unusually hot spring day

Shanghai sizzled in temperatures over 31 degrees Celsius on Tuesday, the earliest day to exceed 30 degrees since 1933, according to weather officials.

The benchmark Xujiahui weather station recorded 31.1 degrees, while 16 other urban stations surpassed 32 degrees, with Ouyang Road in Hongkou District peaking at a sweltering 34.7 degrees.

Wednesday could bring even more heat, with forecasts of 32 degrees.

But relief is on the way.

By tomorrow evening, a cold front will arrive with scattered showers, thunderstorms, and gusty winds overnight. Temperatures are forecast to plunge to 12-20 degrees on Thursday.

By Friday, rain is expected to lessen, but the chill will deepen, with lows of 9 degrees, and highs around 13 degrees.