Santiago water and light rationed

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Water and electricity services are being rationed in the nation's second city, Santiago de los Caballeros. Reporters are calling the situation "critical" due to the widespread cuts in service by the Water and Sewer Corporation (Coraasan) and by the Energy Distributor of the North (EdeNorte). Thousands of users are screaming every time the tap is turned on and there is no water or the switch is thrown and there is no light. In the southern part of town, all of the barrios, such as Villa Olimpica, Pekin, Los Jasmines, Amanza Tigres, Sal Si Puede, Barrio Lindo among others, have been hit by long blackouts. The same situation can be found in the northern and northeastern sections of the city, where areas like Ensanche Libertad, Las Colinas, Cienfuegos, El Ingenio and Monte Bonito were seriously affected by the power cuts. Even noted residential areas such as the Cerros de Gurabo, Llanos de Gurabo, Los Reyes and Canca la Reina were affected, even though these are registered as areas with 24-hour electricity service.
The lack of water in the Tavera Dam and issues at the generation stations in Puerto Plata, as well as at the hydroelectric units at the Tavera Dam are reported to be the main causes for the below usual service.

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