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Extreme Drought Forces Ecuador to Cut Power in Half the Country

Ecuador, facing its worst drought in 60 years, has announced power rationing in half its provinces to conserve dwindling resources.

Ecuador, facing its worst drought in 60 years, has announced power rationing in half its provinces to conserve dwindling resources. (Photo internet reproduction)They carefully evaluated the situation in each province before implementing the focused power cuts. The National Risk Management Secretariat has declared a “red alert” in 19 provinces due to the drought’s wide-ranging effects.

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