Venezuela: Water Shortage Produces Rationing in Caracas, Blackouts in the South

By Larry Habegger | Permalink | No Comments | November 4th, 2009 | Trackback

An unusually dry rainy season has created a water shortage in Caracas, where officials imposed rationing that could shut off water to large parts of the city for as long as 48 hours. The rationing is likely to remain in place for six months as the country awaits the next rainy season. The lack of water also means a reduction in hydropower, causing frequent blackouts in southern parts of the country and prompting government calls for conserving electricity. Both problems are likely to last well into the new year.

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