Ecuador suspends power due to drought, enlists military to protect hydro assets
Ecuador suspended electricity supply for nine hours in 12 of the 24 provinces across the country due to a historic drought.
Ecuador imposing overnight blackouts as drought saps hydroelectric power capacity
A drought has dried up Ecuador's hydroelectric power capacity, prompting four consecutive overnight blackouts to conserve energy.
Ecuador extends power rationing amid severe drought that is compromising hydroelectric plants
Ecuadorian authorities have declared a new policy of energy rationing as a severe drought continues to deplete reservoirs and limit output at the country's hydroelectric plants.
Ecuador To Impose Blackouts Due To Severe Drought
Ecuador will implement nationwide nighttime blackouts and teleworking in the public sector as the worst drought in decades threatens the country's hydroelectric plants, the government announced on Tuesday.
Wildfire Rages in Ecuador's Drought-Stricken Capital
A raging wildfire filled Ecuador's capital of Quito with smoke and threatened homes on Tuesday as authorities rushed to control the blaze at a time when a historic drought has stretched resources and patience.
Ecuador imposes overnight blackouts as drought saps hydroelectric power
A drought has dried up Ecuador's hydroelectric power capacity, prompting four consecutive overnight blackouts to conserve energy.
Buckets of water used to fight wildfire as drought grips Ecuador
A wildfire threatens homes and stretches resources as Ecuador faces its worst drought in over 60 years::4, 2024:: Quito, Ecuador:: Maria Cristina Davila, Resident“Firefighters can’t work because they don’t have the equipment they need.
Wildfires Threaten Ecuador's Drought-stricken Capital
The Ecuadorian capital is covered in a blanket of orange smoke as at least five forest fires rage northeast of the city. Drought has sent fires burning out of control across South America, including in Bolivia,
Wildfires Ravage Drought-Stricken Ecuador Capital, Armed Forces Deployed To Fight Fire
A raging wildfire filled Ecuador's capital of Quito with smoke and is threatening homes, as authorities rushed to control the blaze at a time when a historic drought has stretched resources and patience.
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Ecuador struck by power outage, transmission line blamed
Ecuador's roughly 18 million inhabitants were left briefly in the dark on Wednesday as a nationwide power outage struck ...
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Ecuador Announces Nationwide Overnight Power Outage for Maintenance
Ecuador will undergo a nationwide overnight power outage for maintenance from 10 p.m. Wednesday to 6 a.m. Thursday. The ...
Ecuador to implement nationwide blackout overnight on Wednesday
The power cut comes as Ecuador contends with a serious drought that is affecting hydroelectric dams, which supply most of the ...
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Ecuador to begin drought-driven power cuts early
QUITO — Ecuador will begin scheduled power cuts a day early, the government said Saturday, aimed at rationing electricity as ...
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Ecuador orders a series of power outages due to drought
The government of Ecuador announced late Monday that it would implement eight-hour power cuts every night across the Andean nation next week.
Ecuador to implement overnight 'maintenance' blackout
Ecuador will implement a country-wide blackout for maintenance in the country's electricity system from 10pm to 6am, the ...
'The climate is crazy' Ecuador minister says as country faces 12-hour power cuts
Power cuts in Ecuador will run nationwide for 12 hours per day, up from a planned eight, the government said on Monday, ...