Mexico Declares State of Alert for Power Grid Amid Heat Wave
- Mexico’s power grid has been stressed amid a heat wave
- Grid swung between states of alert and emergency last week
Government workers offer water to pedestrians because of the high temperatures in Mexico City on May 16.
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Mexico’s power grid operator Cenace declared an operational state of alert on Saturday, indicating the system’s available power is lagging below adequate levels.
The grid alert is nationwide, according to a statement published on its website.