🔥 Mexico's Heatwave Causes 'Exceptional' Power Outages Across 20 States ⚡
Hey Amigo News fam! 🌞 If you think it's hot where you are, Mexico is literally on fire! This week, an intense heatwave has been scorching the country, leading to unexpected power outages in 20 out of 32 states. 😱
President Andrés Manuel López Obrador addressed the nation on Wednesday, explaining that the unseasonably hot weather is behind the rolling blackouts. \"This was something exceptional that was not expected,\" he said. 🌡️🔥
But don't sweat it (pun intended)! 😅 The president assures us that Mexico's national grid has enough juice to keep things running. The government is teaming up with private power producers—who generate about half of the country's electricity—to keep the lights (and ACs) on. ⚡🤝
On Wednesday morning, the national power demand hit a sizzling 44.9 gigawatts (GW), just under the generation capacity of 45.0 GW. That's like everyone in Mexico turning on their fans at the same time! 🌀
\"We're going to be very attentive to this special situation we're dealing with,\" López Obrador added. So hang tight, stay cool, and maybe take this as a sign to hit the beach or find a good old-fashioned swimming hole! 🏖️💦
Heatwaves are no joke, so make sure to stay hydrated and look out for each other. After all, we're all in this together! 🤗
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Mexico heat wave triggers 'exceptional' power outages, president says
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