Govt considers rolling summer blackouts
The government is considering rolling blackouts in the areas served by 4 utilities where most severe power shortages are expected this summer.

Officials will issue a warning the day before the power supply is expected to be limited. If the situation gets worse, people in affected areas will be alerted via email to turn off their appliances.

Officials will ask people to raise the temperature at which their air conditioners and refrigerators activate.
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