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Thousands cool off in pool as heatwave strikes China's Zhengzhou

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Thousands of people cool down in a giant open-air swimming pool in the Chinese city of Zhengzhou on Saturday A blistering heatwave hit the city, causing temperatures to reach a record 42 degrees Celsius (108 degrees Fahrenheit), according to local media.

Added on the 28/06/2022 06:19:32 - Copyright : AFP EN

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