Ecuador rations power as Andean drought tightens grip
by AP in Quito from Environment | The Guardian on (#6M4DC)
El Nino weather phenomenon depletes reservoirs and limits output at hydroelectric plants
Ecuador has begun 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.
We urge Ecuadorians to cut their electricity consumption in this critical week," the ministry of energy said in a statement late on Monday. And consider that each kilowatt and each drop of water that are not consumed will help us face this reality."
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