Intense Heat Risks Power Supplies in Philippines, Marcos Says
- Parts of grid are being “overloaded” as cooling demand rises
- High temperatures have swept through regions of Southeast Asia
People during a heatwave in Manila on April 29.
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Parts of the Philippines face potential disruption to electricity supplies as an intense heat wave fuels cooling demand and leaves power systems “overloaded,” according to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
“Our consumption has suddenly increased because it’s very hot,” Marcos told reporters on Monday. “We’re continuing to monitor the power supply.” The nation will implement strategies intended to prevent any jump in electricity prices “at least for now,” he said.