What is the impact of hot weather on the economy?

High temperature weather will continue to have an impact on power load, leading to production reduction and economic recession.

High temperature weather leads to a rapid increase in energy demand in the short term. The most direct impact is the surge in demand for electricity. Taking Beijing as an example, according to the statistics of State Grid Beijing Electric Power Company, as of June 23, the load of Beijing power grid increased by about 30% year-on-year, of which air conditioning and other cooling loads accounted for 35% of the total load, and the power supply and demand challenges in some areas may be greater during peak hours.

China Electric Power Enterprise Association predicts that during the peak summer in 2023, the power supply and demand situation in South China, East China and Central China will be tight, and there will be a power gap. At the same time, thermal power plants will also increase coal consumption and emissions, causing environmental pressure. These changes not only lead to the increase of electricity price, but also affect the electricity cost of enterprises and residents, aggravate the shortage of energy supply and interfere with the stable operation of the economy.

Causes of high temperature weather:

1, the biggest reason for the generally high temperature is the chain reaction caused by global warming and global climate anomalies. The influence of global warming urgently reminds people to protect the environment. The pollutants we discharge into the atmosphere and the sewage we discharge into rivers are deeply affecting our lives.

2. Another reason why the temperature is generally high is that the subtropical high zone stays over China for a long time, which leads to the temperature rise. Normally, in summer, the sun will move to the northern hemisphere. At this time, the southern hemisphere will enter winter and the northern hemisphere will enter summer. At this time, the pressure belt and the wind belt will move northward together, and a subtropical high belt will appear.

At this time, there will be a summer drought in the south of China in August, but this year, due to the overall abnormal climate, the global glaciers are showing signs of melting, and the whole world is in a high temperature state, resulting in a high pressure area over China, while the upper air temperature is relatively low, and the surface temperature will rise to a very high level.