Hydropower running out of steam as hot weather saps reservoir levels

Adjusted work hours and blackouts introduced to curb energy shortage

BEIJING/HEFEI - The abnormally hot weather and severe drought in Central and South China has affected hydropower production and may lead to a severe power shortage this summer.

In East China's Anhui province, the power shortage is expected to reach as much as 25 million kilowatts at peak hours this summer, partly caused by low water levels for hydropower, said an industry insider.