"The government of Panama has ordered the closing of all schools in an attempt to
help the country in the midst of a major power crisis connected to a national
drought.
Nearly 60% of Panama’s power is generated through hydroelectric plants . The drought is causing significant problems for the plants as demand is far outpacing their ability to produce. The government has declared a drought emergency for over 1/3 of the country.
In addition to schools being closed, all government offices will be forced to cut their hours of operation. All bars, nightclubs, movie theaters and supermarkets in the country will have to close between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. Monday through Thursday.
All businesses have been asked to turn off air conditioning between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. daily.
President Ricardo Martinelli asked all residents to do all they could to conserve electricity.
The only entity in the country not impacted by the order is the Panama Canal, which generates it’s own power."
President Ricardo Martinelli asked Panamanians "to save energy because the lack of rain is really causing havoc with our electricity system"." BBC
"PANAMA CITY (Newsroom Panama) — A Panamian government assistance plan for cattle farmers whose herds are affected by drought will arrive too late for hundreds of the animals dying of hunger and thirst."
"Panama's Executive Cabinet Council of Ministers has declared a state of emergency for the provinces of Coclé, Veraguas, Los Santos and Herrera." Panama-Guide.com
......but can ye not discern the signs of the times? Matthew 16:3
Nearly 60% of Panama’s power is generated through hydroelectric plants . The drought is causing significant problems for the plants as demand is far outpacing their ability to produce. The government has declared a drought emergency for over 1/3 of the country.
In addition to schools being closed, all government offices will be forced to cut their hours of operation. All bars, nightclubs, movie theaters and supermarkets in the country will have to close between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. Monday through Thursday.
All businesses have been asked to turn off air conditioning between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. daily.
President Ricardo Martinelli asked all residents to do all they could to conserve electricity.
The only entity in the country not impacted by the order is the Panama Canal, which generates it’s own power."
President Ricardo Martinelli asked Panamanians "to save energy because the lack of rain is really causing havoc with our electricity system"." BBC
"PANAMA CITY (Newsroom Panama) — A Panamian government assistance plan for cattle farmers whose herds are affected by drought will arrive too late for hundreds of the animals dying of hunger and thirst."
"Panama's Executive Cabinet Council of Ministers has declared a state of emergency for the provinces of Coclé, Veraguas, Los Santos and Herrera." Panama-Guide.com
......but can ye not discern the signs of the times? Matthew 16:3
