Widespread power outages affected several areas of Quito on Monday afternoon, leaving neighborhoods in the north, south, Cumbayá, and Tumbaco without electricity.
- Outages reported across northern and southern Quito, Cumbayá, and Tumbaco
- Some areas without power since around 5:00 PM
- Traffic lights down in affected zones, forcing drivers to proceed cautiously
- Businesses relying on generators to continue operating
In northern Quito, parts of San Isidro del Inca were left in the dark, with residents reporting outages beginning in the late afternoon. With traffic signals offline, drivers moved carefully through intersections, while some local businesses turned to backup power to stay open.
Similar conditions were reported in the south, including Mena 2 and La Magdalena, where residents also experienced a loss of electricity.
In the valleys, multiple neighborhoods across Cumbayá and Tumbaco reported outages, including Las Peñas, Caizán de Churoloma, Cochabamba, and San José de Collaquí. Additional complaints came from Loma de Puengasí, where some residents said the outage began earlier in the day.
The disruptions follow similar incidents a day earlier in Puengasí and the Valle de los Chillos, where outages lasted between four and six hours.
Utility crews were deployed across the service area, with work focused on addressing issues linked to heavy rains and thunderstorms. However, no official cause was confirmed for the outages affecting Cumbayá and Tumbaco.
The situation unfolded as Guayaquil also experienced power interruptions. Energy officials maintained that those outages had been scheduled, while acknowledging that communication around them had been inadequate.
Ongoing strain on the power system may also play a role. Energy specialists note that at certain times, demand can exceed available supply, leading to temporary outages.