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Surviving a heatwave in China's hottest city
With days over 40 deg C, Chongqing residents crank up their air-cons despite power crunch
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In the alleyways of Chongqing these days, there is one constant - the roar of air-conditioner compressors and the steady dripping of condensation.
In front of Madam Wen's stall, there are 35 compressors just on one side of the street alone, making a big din as they keep people cool.
