Due to lingering high temperatures, daily electricity consumption in Chongqing has continued to rise over the past few days.

According to the latest data released by the Chongqing Electricity Power Company, the city's power grid hit a staggering 12.42 million kilowatts at 1:30 p.m. on 23rd July, setting a new record high.

In order to guarantee the electricity supply, the company has taken various measures to improve the electric power generation and distribution. In addition, the company has also taken measures to temporarily borrow electric power from Sichuan Province and other parts of central China. (CQNEWS) (Translated by Liu Kan)