especially high temperatures in China pushed up the price of eggs as the hens lay fewer eggs than usual due to the heat, local media reported.

Heatwaves hit China regularly in the summer, especially in the dry western part of the country, as well as in the south. However, according to scientists, in recent years, the heat has become stronger because of it. changing of the climatewhich is already affecting the economy.

In the eastern Chinese city of Hefei, 900 kilometers south of Beijing, poultry farmers have noticed a drop in egg production due to the heat, local media reported.

To cool the chickens, some producers have been forced to install air conditioners, according to Jianghuai Morning News.

The cutback in production pushed up the price of eggs by about 30% in Hefei, the capital of Anhui province.

Similar growth was observed in many provinces.

Prolonged extreme temperatures are hurting the production of animal products such as eggs and milk, according to a USDA report.

Hefei has already recorded 14 days this year when temperatures exceeded 38 degrees Celsius.

In addition, record temperatures have been recorded in many cities in China in recent days, and authorities re-issued a red heat warning on Monday.

Many provinces are distributing electricity to businesses as the grid is overwhelmed by increased demand and hydroelectric dams struggle to cope with falling water levels.

^{Source: APE-MEB, AFP.}