The next morning, before the sun had even risen, the outdoor temperature had already reached 46°C, and people instinctively stayed indoors with the air conditioning on.
At exactly seven o'clock, all official video accounts, TV, news, radio, and community broadcasts simultaneously announced a notice:
"In light of the continuous rise in global temperatures, the State Council has instructed: nationwide suspension of work, production, and schooling. We ask all citizens to cooperate with their local communities in heat prevention and disaster relief efforts..."
This announcement instantly ignited the emotions of the entire nation.