Ecuador to begin drought-driven power cuts early
Quito (AFP) Sept 22, 2024
Ecuador will begin scheduled power cuts a day early, the government said Saturday, aimed at rationing electricity as the hydroelectric power-dependent country faces its worst drought in 61 years. Nightly blackouts were planned from Monday to Thursday, but extra rationing will now take place during the day from 08:00 am to 05:00 pm on Sunday in 12 provinces, according to a presidential statem
Ecuador will begin scheduled power cuts a day early, the government said Saturday, aimed at rationing electricity as the hydroelectric power-dependent country faces its worst drought in 61 years. Nightly blackouts were planned from Monday to Thursday, but extra rationing will now take place during the day from 08:00 am to 05:00 pm on Sunday in 12 provinces, according to a presidential statem