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Soaring temperatures in South Korea are driving up the prices of essential agricultural products. Watermelon prices jumped 17.6% to $25.50 USD, while napa cabbage, a key ingredient in kimchi, has surged 68% in a month. The price hikes have sparked online discussions, with some noting the disparity with cheaper watermelon prices in other countries, leading South Korean tourists abroad to prioritize enjoying the fruit.

Mohe, China’s “Arctic,” experienced unprecedented heat this summer, forcing hotels to install air conditioning. The Songying and Blueberry Hotels both chose Haier Smart Home brands, Haier and Leader respectively, to cool their properties. Songying valued Haier’s reliability, while Blueberry targeted younger guests with Leader’s stylish design and smart features. Haier’s strong logistics and service network enabled quick delivery and installation in this remote region, fueling a 300% sales increase in Northeast China and making it the fastest-growing brand in the industry.

Amidst a severe heatwave in China, online debate questions the accuracy of local weather reports, with users claiming underreporting of temperatures. A meteorological engineer refuted these allegations, emphasizing a stringent scoring system incentivizing accurate forecasts. Discrepancies between official readings and perceived heat arise from standardized measurement environments in open, grassy areas, differing from public exposure on surfaces like asphalt, which incorporate factors such as humidity and direct sunlight.

An unusual heatwave in Northeast China since late June has triggered an unprecedented surge in air conditioner sales. Heilongjiang experienced a staggering 817.68% YoY increase in offline sales in late June, followed by Jilin’s explosive growth. Xiaomi and Midea reported significant sales jumps. This demand overwhelmed supply chains, causing shortages, delivery delays, and straining installation services. Companies are deploying resources to address bottlenecks. Jingdong Logistics reported a 300% increase in air conditioner deliveries, peaking in early July with a 400% YoY order increase.

A heatwave in South Korea is causing agricultural devastation, leading to soaring prices for essential produce like watermelons, napa cabbage, and radishes. Watermelon prices have jumped 36.5% year-on-year and 22.5% in one week. Napa cabbage prices are up 27.4% weekly, and radishes 15.9%. Insufficient sunlight in June compounded the problem. The government plans to implement measures to stabilize supply and demand to address potential crop losses and control rising prices. Online, consumers are reacting to the increased prices.

China’s heatwave, nearing 40°C, is causing car protective films to bubble like “bubble wrap” on parked vehicles, described as “mobile jellyfish” when driven. Reactions mix amusement over the spectacle with safety concerns. Experts note film removal techniques can cause bubbles, but extreme heat in parked cars also tests material limits. This has spurred a 30% surge in film upgrades, potentially advancing the $2.1 billion vehicle wrap market.