Heatwave in China: “In Sichuan province all factories have been shut down”

Published on: 08/20/2022 – 11:01Modified on: 08/20/2022 – 11:08 The mercury has risen above 40°C in recent days in Sichuan, in southwestern China. Due to the heat wave, the waterways in the region have dried up, which is straining the electricity grid as the air conditioners are running at full speed. According to our correspondent, Lou Kisiela, “all the factories have been shut down for two weeks” to reduce electricity consumption.