Strong winds leave 15 eThekwini areas without electricity
Electricity outages have hit at least 15 areas across eThekwini following strong winds that damaged overhead medium-voltage power lines.
Strong winds on Saturday afternoon caused widespread power outages in 15 areas of the eThekwini Municipality, South Africa. The eThekwini Municipality's Electricity and Energy Directorate reported that the damaged overhead electricity infrastructure was the primary cause of the blackouts. Most of the affected areas experienced outages on medium-voltage (OHM) circuits, which are particularly susceptible to strong winds.
Tree branches and other debris, such as roof sheets, also contributed to the disruptions. The municipality acknowledged the inconvenience caused by the power outages and thanked residents for their patience. Technical teams worked around the clock to restore electricity to the affected communities. However, restoring power could take time as the teams first needed to inspect the faulty overhead line circuits to identify the cause of the fault.
Once the fault was located, repairs were necessary before supply could be safely restored. The city urged residents to stay clear of fallen or damaged electricity infrastructure and report any incidents immediately through the municipality's official electricity fault reporting channels.
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