At least 13 cities in the Sertão of Paraíba, Brazil, are facing interruptions in their water supply after a power outage affected the water intake system. The Companhia de Água e Esgotos da Paraíba (Cagepa) reported that the energy supply at the Coremas/Sabugi system suffered constant fluctuations, leading to the disruption in water availability in cities such as Patos and Santa Luzia. A complete list of affected cities has been provided by Cagepa, indicating the extent of the issue in the region.

Cagepa has indicated that it is working on gradually restoring the water supply, but the situation has been exacerbated by some of the affected cities already being under water rationing due to previous supply issues. The energy company responsible for the power supply, Energisa, acknowledged the problem and has dispatched a technical team to address the situation. Their initial findings indicated defects in the internal installations, which contributed to the outages.

The implications of this situation are significant for the affected towns, as access to clean water is critical, particularly in a region already susceptible to drought and water scarcity. The ongoing efforts to rectify the power supply issues highlight the challenges faced by regional services in maintaining essential utilities. Residents are advised to monitor updates from both Cagepa and Energisa regarding the restoration of services and potentially continue relying on rationed supplies until normalcy is achieved.