Delayed rains have resulted in power shortages across east Africa as falling water levels prompt hydro plant operators to curtail generation or even consider shutting plants down. An electricity shortage has gripped Tanzania due to water levels at the Mtera dam falls. With a minimum full capacity operating level of 690m, the level has reportedly dropped to 688.4m recently, leaving the 80MW facility generating as little as 34MW. The lowest possible level permitted by the Ministry of Energy and Minerals is 688m, according to the Water Power Magazine.