Jan 11, 2022 - World

Thousands without power in Buenos Aires amid heat wave

Erin Doherty

People sit in a cafe in Buenos Aires at over 40 degrees where the electricity has failed. — People sit in a cafe in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on Jan. 11 during a heat wave. Photo: Florencia Martin/picture alliance via Getty Images

Thousands of homes are without power in Argentina's capital Buenos Aires due to a large-scale power outage, Reuters reports.

Why it matters: The power outage comes as a heat wave scorches the city, bringing temperatures above 104°F, some of the highest in the world.

Driving the news: Electricity providers Edenor and Edesur reported power outages as demand for energy to cool homes and businesses surged amid the heat wave, per Reuters.

Approximately 700,000 people in the Buenos Aires area were affected by Edenor's power outage, while approximately 43,400 Edesur customers were plunged into darkness, Reuters reports.
The heat wave is expected to continue throughout the week with temperatures reaching 104°F, according to the National Meteorological Service.

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Thousands without power in Buenos Aires amid heat wave

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