Crisis in Venezuela: Power Cuts and Drought Loom After Earthquakes | Science-Environment
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Less than two months after two devastating earthquakes that left more than 6,000 dead, Venezuelans are being called by the government to save electricity and water. With a drought approaching, many interpret this as an omen of more widespread energy cuts and less supply of drinking water, after months of already severe restrictions.
Crisis in Venezuela: Power Cuts and Drought Loom After Earthquakes | Science-Environment
Venezuela faces a dual crisis as the government urges power and water conservation following devastating earthquakes. Amidst looming drought, widespread energy shortages have triggered protests and disruptions, exacerbated by years of underinvestment. The situation threatens the nation's recovery efforts and contributes to economic hardship.
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VALENCIA/MARACAIBO/LA GUAIRA, Aug 13 - Less than two months after devastating twin earthquakes left more than 6,000 dead, Venezuelans are being called by the government to save power and water. Read more at straitstimes.com.
With drought approaching, population expects generalized cuts in electricity and lower water supply
The call to deepen energy saving measures in the already overloaded electricity grid has sparked new protests in various regions
The two phenomena that are hitting Venezuelan families more severely are the accelerated devaluation of the bolívar and inflation that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) projects at 682% for this year, said the engineer and former deputy Elías Matta. Matta said that the economic deterioration not only affects wages, but is transforming and limiting the daily lives of millions of people, by reducing their ability to cover basic needs such as f…
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