Bush fires are sweeping through parts of China's southwest amid a record-breaking heat wave that has created dry conditions, especially around the metropolis Chongqing.
The drought has also threatened the production of hydro power, forcing parts of the country to implement energy saving measures.
Patrick Fok reports from Beijing.
IN: Well reports say
OUT: in an effort to preserve energy
DUR: 49 sec
LINK: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0823ChongqingFires-PF.mp3
The drought has also threatened the production of hydro power, forcing parts of the country to implement energy saving measures.
Patrick Fok reports from Beijing.
IN: Well reports say
OUT: in an effort to preserve energy
DUR: 49 sec
LINK: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0823ChongqingFires-PF.mp3