Zheng Quan Shi Bao Wang·2025-05-20 04:33Group 1 - The Central Meteorological Administration issued a yellow high-temperature warning, predicting temperatures of 35-36°C in various regions including Inner Mongolia, Gansu, Ningxia, and parts of Shaanxi, Shanxi, Hebei, and others, with some areas reaching 37-39°C and localized spots exceeding 40°C [1] - The Shandong Provincial Meteorological Administration also issued an orange high-temperature warning, forecasting temperatures above 35°C in several regions, with specific areas expected to reach 40-42°C [1] - In Henan, temperatures surged to 40°C and above, with Linzhou hitting a record 43.2°C, and surface temperatures exceeding 70°C in some locations [2] Group 2 - The power sector saw significant stock movements, with companies like Leshan Electric hitting the daily limit, and others such as Hunan Development and Xichang Electric also experiencing gains [2] - According to Minsheng Securities, the decline in coal prices and steady growth in thermal power performance in Q1 2023 suggest that the upcoming peak electricity usage season in Q2 and Q3 could lead to continued performance improvements for companies, especially those investing in wind power and cogeneration [2] - Huayuan Securities noted that while thermal power operators are expected to see improved performance in Q1 2025, there is a growing disparity in profitability, with northern units performing better than those in the Yangtze River Delta region [3]