Sichuan is known to be a fiery furnace in China. But this year, the heat wave and lingering drought are beyond the recent memory of many, just like what people have seen in other parts of the Northern Hemisphere. The region has resorted to power rationing and has shut down almost all industrial activities. For more, Su Yi spoke to reporter Nicole Ng, who works for the Sichuan Bureau of CGTN in Chengdu. She is now in Chongqing.