The Municipal Public Company Etapa EP, of the southern city of Cuenca, reported that the Tomebamba, Yanuncay, Tarqui, and Machangara rivers have returned to normal levels after several weeks of decline caused by a lack of rainfall.
These rivers feed the Mazar reservoir through the water system formed by Cuenca River and its confluence with Paute River, a key component of national hydroelectric generation, along with other tributaries.
In previous weeks, the reduction in rainfall had generated concern about energy production.
The government reiterated last night that there will be no blackouts and ruled out a drought scenario in the first months of the year, noting that this phenomenon typically occurs between October and December.
Energy Minister Ines Manzano stated in an interview with Teleamazonas that there is no risk of power outages and assured that the country has sufficient energy, even amid fluctuations in the Mazar reservoir levels.
“There will be no blackouts,” the minister affirmed, reiterating that the government has plans to strengthen electricity generation and guarantee supply to homes and businesses in Ecuador.
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