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Buenos Aires power supply disrupted in heatwave
BBC News - Buenos Aires power supply disrupted in heatwave
Public sector workers in the Argentine capital of Buenos Aires have been told not to come to work on Monday in an effort to save electricity.
The city has been experiencing power shortages as air conditioning use has soared as residents try to keep cool during a severe heatwave.
Some neighbourhoods have been without power for two weeks, with temperatures rising well over 35 degrees Celsius.
Argentina's ageing power grid has been struggling to keep up with demand.
Public sector workers in the city were asked to stay at home all day Monday, while those in Buenos Aires province were told to leave work at noon.
BBC News - Buenos Aires power supply disrupted in heatwave