Ecuador rations electricity as drought persists in the northern Andes

17/4/2024 6:51

        Ecuador on Tuesday began to ration electricity in the country's main cities as a drought linked to the El Nino weather pattern depletes reservoirs and limits output at hydroelectric plants that produce about 75% of the nation’s power.
        
        The power cuts were announced on Monday night by the ministry of energy, which said in a statement that it would review its decision on Wednesday night.
        
        "We urge Ecuadorians to cut their electricity consumption in this critical week," the statement read. "And consider that each kilowatt and each drop of water that are not consumed will help us face this reality."