Heating will be stopped across the country on March 15th. What is the current temperature in your hometown?

Coordinated in Harbin, today’s temperature is -9℃ to 4℃.

First of all, let’s clarify the facts. Not all heating was stopped nationwide on March 15. For example, in Harbin, the heating stop time in 2018 was 24:00 on April 30 ("Life Daily" April 19, 2018 news).

In fact, the time to stop heating in various places is determined according to meteorological conditions. For example, on March 14, 2017, a report in the "Beijing Evening News" mentioned: "According to the latest weather consultation results, it is very unlikely that the daily average temperature in Beijing will be below 5°C for five consecutive days on the 16th and thereafter. Meteorological conditions meet the need to stop heating on time. Therefore, it is finally determined that the heating season will not be extended, and the 2016-2017 heating season will officially end at 24:00 on March 15, 2017."

As for whether the heating will be stopped or not. Cold, Harbin people say it depends on luck. Starting and stopping the heating requires a process. Even after the heating is stopped, the heating will not cool down immediately, so the indoor temperature can still be guaranteed in the first few days when the heating is stopped. However, if you encounter a cold wave after stopping the heating, it will be more miserable. The room temperature will be lower and the body will still feel quite cold. However, there are still big differences between high-rise and low-rise buildings. In the same building, the indoor temperature of high-rise buildings is obviously higher than that of low-rise buildings due to better lighting, and some are even much higher.

The author also noticed that in recent years, the "Government Work Reports" of many northern city governments have clearly stated that the heating time will be started and stopped in a scientific and timely manner based on the actual climate and temperature conditions. This means that However, if the temperature is low before and after the heating period, the government will extend the heating period.

Final reminder: after stopping heating, do not drain the water from the radiator and pipes. Heating water can extend the service life of the radiator and pipes.