Chinese Regions Secure Electricity and Water Amidst Summer Heat
Authorities are implementing strategies to secure power and water supply as provinces in eastern and central China face extreme heat this week.
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Authorities are implementing strategies to ensure the provision of power and water as eastern and central Chinese provinces endure extreme heat this week.
In Jiaxing City, located in eastern China's Zhejiang Province, temperatures have soared to as high as 38 degrees Celsius in recent days. To ensure a reliable electricity supply, relevant departments have ramped up the frequency of circuit maintenance tasks. Maintenance crews are utilizing drones and electrical lifting devices akin to elevators, which can elevate operators to heights of 100 meters. This advanced equipment not only conserves the physical energy of maintenance personnel but also reduces the time needed for repairs.
"The live-line operation used to take two hours. Now, we use drones and electric lifting devices, and the entire operation takes about half an hour, which also greatly improves our maintenance quality and efficiency," said Zhang Xin, a tech staff with the State Grid Jiaxing Power Supply Company.
Beginning August 1, Hunan Province in central China issued high temperature alerts for six consecutive days, with temperatures reaching 39 degrees Celsius in several areas. To address the increased water demand from residents during this peak period, the city’s water department has developed a specific water supply plan and enhanced monitoring of urban water usage.
In order to mitigate the negative impacts of sustained high temperatures on urban landscaping, Dong’an County in Yongzhou City, Zhejiang, has implemented a watering schedule that involves irrigating plants in the morning and evening to minimize water evaporation and increase watering efficiency.
Additionally, in Jurong City, Jiangsu Province, 23 "Love Stations" have been established to provide outdoor workers with a space to cool off and rest, thereby decreasing the risk of heat stroke.
At the construction site for the National Highway 312 Expressway Reconstruction Project in Yurong City, the construction company has provided "cooling vehicles" for workers, allowing everyone to take turns cooling down. The company has also adjusted work hours to avoid outdoor activities during the hottest parts of the day.
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Lucas Dupont contributed to this report for TROIB News
In Jiaxing City, located in eastern China's Zhejiang Province, temperatures have soared to as high as 38 degrees Celsius in recent days. To ensure a reliable electricity supply, relevant departments have ramped up the frequency of circuit maintenance tasks. Maintenance crews are utilizing drones and electrical lifting devices akin to elevators, which can elevate operators to heights of 100 meters. This advanced equipment not only conserves the physical energy of maintenance personnel but also reduces the time needed for repairs.
"The live-line operation used to take two hours. Now, we use drones and electric lifting devices, and the entire operation takes about half an hour, which also greatly improves our maintenance quality and efficiency," said Zhang Xin, a tech staff with the State Grid Jiaxing Power Supply Company.
Beginning August 1, Hunan Province in central China issued high temperature alerts for six consecutive days, with temperatures reaching 39 degrees Celsius in several areas. To address the increased water demand from residents during this peak period, the city’s water department has developed a specific water supply plan and enhanced monitoring of urban water usage.
In order to mitigate the negative impacts of sustained high temperatures on urban landscaping, Dong’an County in Yongzhou City, Zhejiang, has implemented a watering schedule that involves irrigating plants in the morning and evening to minimize water evaporation and increase watering efficiency.
Additionally, in Jurong City, Jiangsu Province, 23 "Love Stations" have been established to provide outdoor workers with a space to cool off and rest, thereby decreasing the risk of heat stroke.
At the construction site for the National Highway 312 Expressway Reconstruction Project in Yurong City, the construction company has provided "cooling vehicles" for workers, allowing everyone to take turns cooling down. The company has also adjusted work hours to avoid outdoor activities during the hottest parts of the day.
(Cover is a still)
Lucas Dupont contributed to this report for TROIB News
