People urged to stay indoors as Beijing sizzles amid 40C heatwave

Authorities continued a rare red alert for high temperatures in parts of China’s capital on Saturday (AP)

Beijing and parts of northern China are experiencing record temperatures, with authorities urging people to limit their time outdoors.

On Saturday, the Nanjiao observatory in southern Beijing for the first time recorded temperatures above 40C for a third consecutive day, according to the China Meteorological Administration.