Students Seek Refuge from Heatwave as Temperatures Soar Across Eastern China

Thu Jul 10 2025 23:42:37 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)
Students Seek Refuge from Heatwave as Temperatures Soar Across Eastern China

Amid extreme heat warnings, Chinese university students are abandoning dormitories for cooler environments such as libraries and hotels.


China's unusual early onset of extreme heat has left students in eastern regions grappling with uncomfortable living conditions, prompting many to seek refuge in air-conditioned spaces like libraries and hotels. This trend highlights the pressing issue of climate change and the need for improved living conditions on campuses.


As severe heat envelops parts of eastern China, university students are taking unconventional measures to find relief from high temperatures. With the mercury rising beyond 40°C (104°F), many have chosen to leave their dormitory rooms, often without air conditioning, in search of cooler environments such as libraries and hotels.

"It's unbearable to sleep in the dorm rooms, so we often look for alternative options," remarked a university student in Changchun, who wished to remain anonymous. As the semester wrapped up, students faced increased discomfort during the notorious sanfu season, typically seen in mid-July but which has notably arrived early this year.

With cooling hotel rooms becoming an expense many students cannot afford, some have resorted to creative solutions like using ice bowls in front of fans to mimic air conditioning. These makeshift arrangements are a common sight in dormitories shared by four to eight tenants.

The circumstances around the extreme weather have escalated concerns for student safety following the tragic death of a dormitory guard at Qingdao University, believed to be from heatstroke. This incident has sparked conversations online about the welfare of both staff and students at higher education institutions.

"Quality in education is not defined by infrastructure alone but by how we take care of everyone involved," commented a Weibo user in the aftermath of the incident. The extreme weather caused by climate change has led to additional challenges, including flash flood warnings issued across the nation after a typhoon impacted Eastern China.

Reports of dangerous conditions during this season have circulated widely; footage from Zhejiang province captured a man breaking a train window to let in air, after being trapped in sweltering heat. Local eateries have begun to see an influx of visitors, especially the elderly, seeking to escape the oppressive heat.

In a proactive response to the ongoing crisis, several schools are beginning to change their infrastructure to provide cooling amenities. The energy demands for air conditioning amid the heatwave have created record electricity usage across eastern China, leading to plans for air-conditioned dormitories in various universities.

Even students weighing their college choices cite the lack of air conditioning as a significant deterrent. As discussions on climate conditions continue, many hope this summer's heat will prompt concrete changes regarding student living situations moving forward in the face of climate realities.

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