residents of Mexico City (cdmx), state of mexico (Adomex), Hidalgo, Guanajuato, Quintana Roo, Zacatecas, Puebla, San Luis Potosí, Chiapas and other entities reported Darkness In dozens of colonies.
According to preliminary information, the power cut started around 7:30 pm on May 7.
There was darkness in some areas of the country’s capital Gustavo A. Madero and Azcapotzalco MayorOn the borders with Mexican territory.
Some of the affected municipalities in Adomex were Toluca, Chalco, IxtapalucaJuchitepec and Tlalmanalco.
While in the case of Hidalgo and Quintana Roo, the affected municipalities will be at least pachuca and cancun,
In the case of Guanajuato, the affected people were residents leon this San Miguel de AllendeWho were also left without electricity.
Some users affected by this situation indicated that there were cases in which they were without service for up to an hour.
The phenomenon affected not only hundreds of homes, which were left without the possibility of turning on air conditioning or fans to withstand the high temperatures of the second heat wave, but also motorists who had to travel in the dark and Had to drive with inoperative traffic lights.
At the time of publication of this note, the Federal Electricity Commission (cfe) have not reported on the cause of the blackout.
Blackouts occurred in many parts of Mexico hours after the National Energy Control Center (Price determination) declared emergency operating conditions In the national interconnected system.
Activation of the emergency operating status by CENACE indicates that Energy reserves are below levels considered safeDue to which the electrical system operates outside its normal margins, although it continues to operate stably.
This scenario could arise due to a reduction in the supply of natural gas imported from the United States. This may also occur at a time of increased use of natural gas, either due to or because of increased demand for heating during the winter. Intensive use of air conditioning in high temperature conditions.
Extreme weather events such as hurricane, storm, heat wave or extreme cold can also create emergencies in terms of power supply.
However, it is important to note that this situation does not automatically indicate a massive blackout or electrical interruption.
this tuesday The state of emergency lasted for about an hourBetween 5:04 and 5:52 pm
It is worth noting that this is not the first time in 2024 that a National Interconnected System has been announced in this situation. The same happened in January this year, when CENACE also revealed that it temporarily operated outside regular parameters.
In the event that electrical energy shortages persist, it is necessary to take into account some recommendations to prevent damage to electrical equipment, preserve refrigerated food and prevent accidents. These are some of the ones that are recommended:
- Try using flashlights instead of candles to avoid fire hazards. Keep flashlights, batteries, and other accessories in an accessible location.
- Unplug or turn off appliances and electronic devices, especially those that were in use at the time of the blackout. This prevents damage to equipment from possible power surges when power is restored.
- Keep refrigerators and freezers closed as much as possible to maintain internal temperatures and prevent food spoilage.
- If you use an electrical generator, make sure it is located outside the home to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning.