# Medellín suspends water cuts, sets daily savings target amid El Niño drought

Medellín mayor Federico Gutiérrez suspended water cuts and set a daily savings target for residents due to El Niño drought.

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Medellín Mayor Federico Gutiérrez announced the suspension of water cuts that began on Monday in ten circuits of the northeastern and central-eastern zones of the city. [^1]

The District of Medellín and Empresas Públicas de Medellín (EPM) decided to suspend planned water cuts in the northeastern and central-eastern zones of the city for the rest of the week, from Wednesday to Sunday. [^2]

During the first two days of the rationing, an average saving of 120 liters per second was recorded, equivalent to approximately 10 million liters daily. [^3]

The recorded volume of 10 million liters daily corresponds to the current deficit of the system supplied by the Piedras Blancas reservoir. [^4]

The suspension of water cuts will remain in effect from Wednesday through Sunday, pending daily monitoring of water consumption. [^5]

Mayor Federico Gutiérrez explained that water consumption decreased by an average of 120 liters per second, which represents approximately 10 million liters daily. [^6]

The temporary suspension of cuts does not imply a permanent lifting of restrictions; a savings goal must be met over the next five days to determine if interruptions can remain suspended. [^7]

## What this stands on

1. Medellín Mayor Federico Gutiérrez announced the suspension of water cuts that began on Monday in ten circuits of the northeastern and central-eastern zones of the city. (Minuto30, News)
2. The District of Medellín and Empresas Públicas de Medellín (EPM) decided to suspend planned water cuts in the northeastern and central-eastern zones of the city for the rest of the week, from Wednesday to Sunday. (Valora Analitik, News)
3. During the first two days of the rationing, an average saving of 120 liters per second was recorded, equivalent to approximately 10 million liters daily. (Minuto30, News)
4. The recorded volume of 10 million liters daily corresponds to the current deficit of the system supplied by the Piedras Blancas reservoir. (Minuto30, News)
5. The suspension of water cuts will remain in effect from Wednesday through Sunday, pending daily monitoring of water consumption. (Minuto30, News)
6. Mayor Federico Gutiérrez explained that water consumption decreased by an average of 120 liters per second, which represents approximately 10 million liters daily. (Valora Analitik, News)
7. The temporary suspension of cuts does not imply a permanent lifting of restrictions; a savings goal must be met over the next five days to determine if interruptions can remain suspended. (Valora Analitik, News)

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