Ships crept down the middle of the Yangtze on Friday after China’s driest summer in six decades left one of the mightiest rivers barely half its normal width and set off a scramble to contain the damage to a weak economy in a politically sensitive year.

Factories in Sichuan province and the adjacent metropolis of Chongqing in the southwest were ordered to shut down after reservoirs that supply hydropower fell to half their normal levels and demand for air conditioning surged in scorching temperatures.

River ferries in Chongqing that usually are packed with sightseers were empty and tied to piers beside mudflats that stretched as much as 50 meters (50 yards) from the normal shoreline to the depleted river’s edge.

Smaller ships sailed down the middle of the Yangtze, one of China’s biggest trade channels, but no large cargo ships could be seen.

Normally bustling streets were empty after temperatures hit 45 degrees Celsius (113 degrees Fahrenheit) in Chongqing.

State media said that was the hottest in China outside the desert region of Xinjiang in the northwest since official records began in 1961.

“We cannot live through this summer without air conditioning,” said Chen Haofeng, 22, who was taking pictures of the exposed riverbed. “Nothing can cool us down.”

The disruption adds to challenges for the ruling Communist Party, which is trying to shore up sagging economic growth before a meeting in October or November when President Xi Jinping is expected to try to award himself a third five-year term as leader.

The Chamarel Waterfall is considered to be the biggest waterfall that are located on the island of Mauritius, in the Indian Ocean, which is formed by the River St. Denis, and have a height of 83 m (272 ft).

It is also surrounded by lush vegetation of the Black River Gorges, where you can have a vivid view of the waterfall from both, a lower and an upper viewpoint, from the Black River National Park.

There are three distinct streams of water plunging down from the St. Denis River into the gorge.

The St. Denis river flows through fields, gorges and green spaces seawards and makes alluring and splendid view.

Many people consider this the most beautiful waterfall on the whole island, which truly is magnificent and breathtaking.

However, you will also have the opportunity of seeing some wild monkeys when viewing the waterfall although if you get the chance to be there, do be aware not to leave your belongings unattended for the monkeys to take.

Tourists can choose to see the waterfall from the upper deck situated at the Chamarel Seven Colored Earth reserve, or, can head down the trail to enjoy shallow water swimming at the bottom of the Chamarel fall.

The waterfall has its biggest flow of water between December and April, when there are a lot of rains.

The United States Coast Guard Cutter Mohawk (WMEC 913) has arrived at the Nigerian Naval Dockyard in Lagos.

The ship will conduct two days of at-sea engagements with the Nigerian Navy to promote maritime security cooperation.

According to the consulate, during the visit, Mohawk officers will meet with Nigerian Navy leadership at the Western Naval Command Headquarters in Apapa, as well as host ship tours for Nigerian government and military officials.

Will Stevens, U.S. Consul General in Lagos noted that his country was committed to supporting the Nigerian Navy in its efforts to both secure its own territorial waters and those of the greater Gulf of Guinea.

“Cooperation and the ability to operate together in the maritime domain are necessary to enhance Nigeria’s capacity to counter piracy, oil bunkering, illegal fishing, and other sea-based illicit activities,” he said.

Stevens and Commander Andrew Pate, Mohawk’s Commanding Officer, met with Rear Adm. Yakubu Wambai, the Flag Officer Commanding of Nigeria’s Western Naval Command, to discuss the U.S. and Nigeria’s shared commitment to a safe and secure Gulf of Guinea.

The consulate said that following the port visit, Mohawk would conduct two days of at-sea engagements with the Nigerian Navy to promote maritime security cooperation.

“Nigeria is a participant in exercise Obangame Express, the largest multinational annual maritime security exercise in West Africa, and will host the next iteration in January.

“Obangame Express encourages countries to work together to address transnational maritime challenges.”

According to the consulate, the waters surrounding the African continent are crucial for Africa’s prosperity and access to global markets.

Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Soludo says his administration will begin implementation of the state Anti-Open Grazing Law next month.

Governor Soludo stated this during a meeting with members of Anambra State Cattle Menace Committee, held at the Government House, Awka.

According to the Governor, though the law has been in existence since almost one year, cattle rearers keep parading certain areas in the state in contravention of the law.

While applauding members of the Committee for their dedication to duty, the Governor said that Anambra promotes social harmony with everyone, including cattle rearers but the make clear that they must as other business owners in the state operate within the existing laws.

He explained that because his administration has launched initiatives to encourage tree planting, there is not enough land to accommodate open grazing.

The Governor pointed out that the initiative was geared towards salvaging the Anambra environment from erosion which is fast depleting the scarce land, urging them to consider gradual implemention of ranching as a modern way of cattle rearing because of its numerous advantages and money-making potential.

Inside the Light Rail EMU for #Nigeria’s First Intracity Rail, which is rolled off at CRRC_global’s production line in China.

An electric multiple unit or EMU is a multiple-unit train consisting of self-propelled carriages using electricity as the motive power.

An EMU requires no separate locomotive, as electric traction motors are incorporated within one or a number of the carriages.

The trains will serve the #Lagos Blue Line Rail Mass Transit project, which is constructed by a Chinese company CCECC8.

Balenciaga is raising eyebrows — and getting lashed — over its “Trash Pouch,” a baffling design “inspired by a garbage bag” with an even more outrageous price tag: a hefty $1,790.

The luxury fashion house’s shiny drawstring bag — which is made out of calfskin leather, emblazoned with a subtle logo and comes in the basic Hefty bag black along with the solid Glad-esque white as well as yellow and blue — is making its way to stores after debuting in the Fall 2022 ready-to-wear collection in Paris last March.

“I couldn’t miss an opportunity to make the most expensive trash bag in the world, because who doesn’t love a fashion scandal?” Balenciaga’s creative director Demna Gvasalia said.

Now being sold in stores, the “Trash Pouch” has gone viral thanks to a social media post that has garnered lots talk, with reactions ranging from puzzled to outraged to fits of laughter.

“Hmm this is rude,” wrote one commenter, while another called out the brand for being full of garbage: “Balenciaga is a meme designer.”

One person questioned whether it was a “social experiment” and another mused, “This getting out of hand.”

“They really trying to make a joke out of the consumers at this point,” chimed in another.

Someone else not amused by the trashy design even warned, “Please dont let theze brandz play you.”

Still, some found the humor in the wacky design. “I got 40 of those under my sink,” one person commented.

One jokester went for the jugular with garbage bag puns, writing, “It’s a CINCH some will be GLAD to own this bag, but they will have to pay a HEFTY price.”

“Whoever buys this needs to be thrown out in it,” said another.

Several commenters compared it to the 2001 comedy “Zoolander” in which Ben Stiller’s character models a collection inspired by the homeless. “This is ‘Zoolander’ in real life with the clothing line Derelict. Where is Mugatu at this rate?”

But one man’s trash is another man’s treasure. At least one person plans to buy the bag, simply commenting, “need.”