Texas experiences extreme hot, dry weather

Photo taken on July 22, 2022 shows a thermometer seen at a residential backyard in Allen, Texas, the United States. Most parts of Texas have been experiencing extreme hot and dry weather since June. Besides causing physical discomfort and inconvenience, heat and drought has significantly strained water and power supplies in many localities. (Photo by Xin Jin/Xinhua)

Photo taken on July 21, 2022 shows a sun-scorched cornfield in Allen, Texas, the United States. Most parts of Texas have been experiencing extreme hot and dry weather since June. Besides causing physical discomfort and inconvenience, heat and drought has significantly strained water and power supplies in many localities. (Photo by Xin Jin/Xinhua)

Photo taken on July 21, 2022 shows a cracked lake bottom of Lewisville lake in the Colony, Texas, the United States. Most parts of Texas have been experiencing extreme hot and dry weather since June. Besides causing physical discomfort and inconvenience, heat and drought has significantly strained water and power supplies in many localities. (Photo by Xin Jin/Xinhua)

(220723) -- PLANO, July 23, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on July 22, 2022 shows an electric substation in Plano, Texas, the United States. Most parts of Texas have been experiencing extreme hot and dry weather since June. Besides causing physical discomfort and inconvenience, heat and drought has significantly strained water and power supplies in many localities. (Photo by Xin Jin/Xinhua)

(220723) -- PLANO, July 23, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on July 21, 2022 shows power line towers in Plano, Texas, the United States. Most parts of Texas have been experiencing extreme hot and dry weather since June. Besides causing physical discomfort and inconvenience, heat and drought has significantly strained water and power supplies in many localities. (Photo by Xin Jin/Xinhua)