China dims lights in Chengdu subway to save power

The metro system in Sichuan province's capital Chengdu has activated power-saving lights to conserve energy amid a heatwave.

Metro stations in Sichuan province's capital city Chengdu have dimmed their lights to save electricity, leaving some travelers in partial darkness as China grapples with a power crunch amid a record heat wave, according to CNN.

Photos on social media showed commuters waiting for trains on dimly lit platforms and transiting through darkened stations.