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An aerial view shows the Yangtze River that is approaching record-low water levels during a regional drought in Chongqing, China, on Aug. 20, 2022. Thomas Peter/Reuters
The high temperatures and drought across southern China in August prompted many places in Sichuan Province to impose power cuts on industries. The disruption could affect semiconductor production in Chengdu city and directly impact Taiwanese companies and the supply chain.