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Heatwave Drives Ongoing Power and Water Failures in La Plata

Emergency water deliveries follow utility outages during a dangerous heat alert.

Overview

  • The National Weather Service forecast highs of 37°C with a heat index near 40°C for Tuesday, intensifying strain on basic services.
  • Edelap acknowledged a zonal service outage and said technical crews are working to restore electricity in affected neighborhoods.
  • ABSA reported pipeline works tied to a network-closure project in City Bell, with supply reduced in the area bounded by streets 17–24 and 471–480.
  • The Municipality of La Plata helped distribute more than 40,000 liters of water by cistern to sectors of San Carlos and Melchor Romero.
  • ENRE’s official map showed nearly 7,500 Edenor and Edesur users without power in the AMBA Tuesday morning, as La Plata residents reported multi-day water shortages and low, oscillating voltage that hinders cooling and refrigeration.