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Myanmar suffers power cuts amid turmoil, rising costs
Myanmar is suffering frequent power outages following last year's military coup and as energy prices rise.
The military-controlled electricity and energy ministry says transmission equipment at hydro-power plants has been destroyed by militant forces.
The ministry also says some natural gas-fueled power plants have suspended operations because fuel costs have surged.
The ministry has warned of a further drop in power supply through Friday because of construction work on a natural gas pipeline in the country.
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20220314_27/