Local farmers load watermelons, which sells briskly under the sweltering weather, in Bozhou, central China`s Anhui Province, July 6, 2010. China`s weather forecast authorities said the heat that had been bearing down on many parts of the country would continue for a few more days. Sweltering weather, with temperatures over 35 degrees Celsius, could be expected in at least 13 provinces and regions across China, according to the National Meteorological Center. (Xinhua/Liu Qinli)

A traffic policeman keeps on duty against the scorching sunshine, at an intersection in downtown Rizhao City, east China`s Shandong Province, July 6, 2010. China`s weather forecast authorities said the heat that had been bearing down on many parts of the country would continue for a few more days. Sweltering weather, with temperatures over 35 degrees Celsius, could be expected in at least 13 provinces and regions across China, according to the National Meteorological Center. (Xinhua/Zhao Xizhu)

Students splash water for a refreshing rapture against the sweltering weather, on campus of Yuezhuang Middle School No. 2, in Yiyuan County, east China`s Shandong Province, July 6, 2010. China`s weather forecast authorities said the heat that had been bearing down on many parts of the country would continue for a few more days. Sweltering weather, with temperatures over 35 degrees Celsius, could be expected in at least 13 provinces and regions across China, according to the National Meteorological Center. (Xinhua/Zhao Dongshan)