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El Niño drives extreme heat in Colombia, straining hydroelectric power and water supply
La República (Peru)LO·CO·about 19 hours ago
Andesco president Camilo Sánchez warns that Colombia's electricity supply-demand gap has reached 5% ahead of El Niño, urging immediate energy conservation. The statement signals growing strain on the grid, though the exact severity depends on rainfall and demand trends. This matters as it could lead to rationing or price spikes if the gap widens.