Power Outages Slated For Ethiopia
Capital On Low Water Levels
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AFP)--The Ethiopian capital faces a lengthy power
outage until next month because of reduced water levels in the country's hydro-
electric plants, a state-owned generator said Monday.
Addis Ababa, a city of 5 million, will have no power for up to three days a week, the
Ethiopian Electric Power Corporation said in a statement.
"Power rationing will continue until June. Climate change, which is inflicting a great
damage worldwide, is the main cause of the poor performance of seasonal rains in
Ethiopia," state media quoted Water Minister Asfaw Dingamo as saying.
Capital On Low Water Levels
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AFP)--The Ethiopian capital faces a lengthy power
outage until next month because of reduced water levels in the country's hydro-
electric plants, a state-owned generator said Monday.
Addis Ababa, a city of 5 million, will have no power for up to three days a week, the
Ethiopian Electric Power Corporation said in a statement.
"Power rationing will continue until June. Climate change, which is inflicting a great
damage worldwide, is the main cause of the poor performance of seasonal rains in
Ethiopia," state media quoted Water Minister Asfaw Dingamo as saying.
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