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Drought threatens - electrical energy rationed nationwide.
Once again, the whole of Nicaragua is being subject to an energy ration of about three hours daily and in some cases more. The Nicaraguan Energy Institute does not know how long the rationing would last and have explained that the rationing is due to the low water level of the Apanas Lake in Jinotega which is hampering the functioning of the hydroelectric plant there. The water has reached its lowest levels in 36 years. Ironically, during last year's winter, the Apanas received too much rain, and the hydro dam had to be reinforced because of the pressure of the excess water. A high pressure front off the coast of the Bahamas seems to be provoking a period of drought almost nationwide which threatens to last until the end of August.