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Ecuador rations electricity as drought persists in the northern Andes

Ecuador begins rationing electricity in main cities due to drought linked to El Niño, affecting hydroelectric plants producing 75% of power.
Power cuts announced by ministry of energy to be reviewed on Wednesday night, urging citizens to reduce consumption.
Diminished precipitation in Ecuador and Colombia causes power cuts in major cities like Quito, Cuenca, and Guayaquil, leaving homes and businesses without power for three hours.

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The Guardian

Ecuador rations power as Andean drought tightens grip

El Niño weather phenomenon depletes reservoirs and limits output at hydroelectric plantsEcuador has begun to ration electricity in the country’s main cities as a drought linked to the El Niño weather pattern depletes reservoirs and limits output at hydroelectric plants that produce about 75% of the nation’s power.“We urge Ecuadorians to cut their electricity consumption in this critical week,” the ministry of energy said in a statement late on M…

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Associated Press News

Ecuador rations electricity as drought persists in the northern Andes

Ecuador has started to ration electricity in its main cities as a drought linked to the El Niño weather pattern depletes reservoirs and limits output at hydroelectric plants.

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Global News

Ecuador rations power, declares emergency as drought limits hydro output - National

The power cuts in Ecuador come days after dry weather forced Colombia’s capital city of Bogotá to ration water as its reservoirs reached record lows.

18 days ago·Toronto, Canada

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Ecuador rations electricity as drought persists in the northern Andes

Ecuador has started to ration electricity in its main cities as a drought linked to the El Niño weather pattern depletes reservoirs and limits output at hydroelectric plants

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Ecuador rations electricity as drought persists in the northern Andes

By GONZALO SOLANO and MANUEL RUEDA Associated Press QUITO, Ecuador (AP) — Ecuador has started to ration electricity in its main cities as a drought linked to the El Niño weather pattern depletes reservoirs and limits output at hydroelectric plants. “We urge Ecuadorians to cut their electricity consumption in this critical week,” the ministry of energy said in a statement. “And consider that each kilowatt and each drop of water that are not consu…

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