The Deputy Minister of Electricity, Javier Medina, clarified the situation regarding the Mazar Reservoir in Ecuador, stating that the current reduction in water levels is a necessary and planned part of hydroelectric system management. With the country nearing the end of a dry season, Medina stressed that this approach is crucial for ensuring optimal reservoir levels in the future. The reservoir is strategically utilized to manage the natural fluctuations of rainfall, especially as the rainy season approaches.

Medina reassured the public by indicating that the water level in the Mazar Reservoir is currently about 1.70 meters below its maximum level of 2,153 meters above sea level, a condition he described as non-critical. This careful monitoring and management of the reservoir are seen as part of responsible water resource usage, emphasizing the need for a sustainable balance between supply and demand for electricity generation.

The Mazar Reservoir, located in southern Ecuador between the provinces of Azuay and Cañar, plays a vital role in the country’s hydroelectric power generation. The statements from Medina were made public through the Ministry of Environment and Energy, which aims to ensure that such facilities are effectively managed amid changing climatic conditions, ultimately serving to maintain the stability and reliability of the national electrical system during transitions in seasonal weather patterns.