💨 Abstract

Ecuador is facing an urgent energy crisis due to the worst drought in its recent history. The government has announced power cuts will run nationwide for 12 hours per day, up from a planned eight, due to insufficient hydroelectric power. The president, Daniel Noboa, said the drought is the worst in 61 years and is causing chaos. The cuts will continue through Sunday, initially they were planned to run through Thursday.

Courtesy: theprint.in