YANGON, Oct 5 — Myanmar warned citizens to expect scheduled power outages starting Monday, saying the electrical grid is being strained by an unseasonable heatwave it blamed on...
Myanmar has implemented a staggered electricity distribution system to balance increased electricity demand ahead of the dry season. The ministry said the plan, which came into effect on Monday, will be implemented at a minimum level when necessary, as power plant and transmission line failures could cause the system to collapse.