Egg prices rise in China due to heat

High temperatures in China have led to an increase in the price of eggs locally, because the heat makes chickens lay less than usual, according to local media.


Waves of heat regularly affect China during the summer, specifically the arid regions in the west and south of the country.


Scientists confirm that heat waves have become more severe in recent years as a result of climate warming, which has already begun to cast a shadow on the economy.


In the city of Hefei (eastern China), located 900 kilometers south of Beijing, farmers notice a decrease in egg production due to the heat, according to local media.


In order to revive the atmosphere in which their chickens live, a number of producers were forced to install air conditioners, according to the newspaper, "Jianghuai Morning News."


The drop in production led to a 30% increase in egg prices in Hefei, the capital of Anhui Province.


A similar rise in prices was observed in several other provinces.


A study conducted by the US Department of Agriculture found that prolonged heat waves negatively affect the production of animal products, including eggs and milk.


And the city of Hefei witnessed record temperatures, as during 14 days this summer, a temperature of more than 38 degrees Celsius was recorded.


Record temperatures have been recorded in several major Chinese cities in recent days, while the authorities on Monday again issued alerts of an upcoming heat wave.


Several provinces are rationing the use of electricity for industrialists at a time when the pressure on the electricity network is increasing as a result of its use of air conditioners, while hydroelectric dams are almost meeting demand due to the weak flow of river water.


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