Power outages in Ecuador could extend into December
Ecuadorians expect a dark Christmas or one with limitations in the electric service due to the scheduled outages that the government has established since September
The power outages in Ecuador, scheduled by the government since September 23, could extend for two more months, according to statements by the Minister of Energy, Inés Manzano.
The rationing of electricity will be, according to the minister, until the end of November “and until the end of December the blackouts are intended to be minimal,” added Manzano.
According to the government, they are working to reduce the power outages next month, but the weather conditions cannot be predicted in an exact way. The rains and any climate change will affect any projection.
Manzano has promised, however, that by the last days of November citizens will have electricity and suspensions will be reduced.
In opposition to this optimistic stance, the minister indicated that “the blackouts cannot continue until March” according to a report by the Electric Corporation of Ecuador (CELEC) which is responsible for making known the risks of the sector.
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Source: eluniverso
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