Due to the weather conditions left by Tropical Storm “Alberto” in Yucatán, rain continues, and as a result, power outages are being reported in various parts of Mérida.
Even during the Peninsular Electrical Expo, which is taking place this Thursday and Friday at the Siglo XXI Convention Center, the lights went out briefly as the event began.
In response to media inquiries, the representative of the Federal Electricity Commission (CFE) at the event acknowledged that the power supply to the Yucatán Peninsula is hanging by a thread.
He pointed out that the outages will persist until the new combined-cycle plants, Mérida IV and Valladolid, come into operation next year, as well as Cuxtal 2 in 2027.
Additionally, during a session of the State Congress, the lights went out in the chamber, leaving legislators in semi-darkness.
Water shortages in the north:
Furthermore, a large area in the western and northern parts of Mérida lacks water supply and pressure due to the lack of electricity from the Federal Electricity Commission (CFE), according to a statement from the state agency.
The Chenkú pumping station stopped operating due to the power outage.
On social media, the JAPAY (Potable Water and Sewerage Board) informed users that their personnel are coordinating with the CFE to restore operations as soon as possible.
The affected neighborhoods and subdivisions include Chenkú, Lindavista, and Limones in the western part of the city.
Meanwhile, in the northern part of Mérida, the affected areas are Buenavista, Campestre, Emiliano Zapata Norte, Benito Juárez Norte, Cordemex, Sodzil Norte, and San Vicente Chuburná.
