Ecuador is facing severe drought conditions, the worst in 61 years, which have significantly impacted the country’s hydroelectric power plants. As a result, the government has announced nationwide nighttime blackouts starting Thursday. These power cuts will last for 8 hours nightly from Monday to Thursday to minimize the impact on productivity.
Additionally, teleworking will be implemented in the public sector on certain days to help manage the situation. A curfew will also be enforced due to ongoing security concerns.
Sources:
www.jacarandafm.com/news/news/ecuador-impose-blackouts-due-severe-drought/
🚨🇪🇨ECUADOR TO IMPOSE NATIONWIDE BLACKOUTS DUE TO SEVERE DROUGHT
Starting Thursday, Ecuador will implement nighttime blackouts and teleworking in the public sector as the worst drought in 61 years cripples the country's hydroelectric power plants.
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