Giant pandas at a zoo in Chongqing relax on ice blocks to escape the sweltering heat, September 1, 2024. /CFP
Giant pandas at a zoo in Chongqing relax on ice blocks to escape the sweltering heat, September 1, 2024. /CFP
Giant pandas at a zoo in Chongqing relax on ice blocks to escape the sweltering heat, September 1, 2024. /CFP
Giant pandas at a zoo in Chongqing cool off by playing with ice blocks as the temperature soars, September 1, 2024. /CFP
The scorching heat lingers on! As we transition into autumn, summer hasn't quite loosened its grip on southwest China's Chongqing. With temperatures reaching a scorching 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit) on Sunday, the giant pandas at one city zoo could only find relief by lounging around on blocks of ice to keep cool.