Ecuador to enforce 8-hour nightly blackouts amid severe drought, curfew due to security concerns.

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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.

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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:

https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/ecuador-to-impose-nationwide-blackouts-due-to-severe-drought-1.1726574063305

https://www.jacarandafm.com/news/news/ecuador-impose-blackouts-due-severe-drought/

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