{
  "id": 2558753,
  "title": "ECG announces emergency power outage in parts of Accra on Sunday; see affected areas",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/ecg-announces-emergency-power-outage-in-parts-of-accra-on-sunday-see",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-22T10:26:13.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/ecg-announces-emergency-power-outage-in-parts-of-accra-on-sunday-see-affected-areas/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has declared an emergency power outage across certain areas of Accra on Sunday, August 23, 2026. This decision was made by the company to allow the Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo) to repair a damaged transmission tower on the Tema–Achimota 161kV transmission line, situated at Ashaiman. The transmission tower was destroyed as a result of a fuel tanker explosion during welding work on the tank's location within the transmission line's right-of-way.\n\nThe planned outage will commence at 3:00 a.m. on Sunday and is anticipated to continue until 6:00 p.m. The regions that are expected to be impacted include James Town, Mamprobi, Chorkor, Sempe, portions of Kaneshie, North Industrial Area, Okaishie, Agbogbloshie, Kantamanto, Adabraka, Ridge, Tesano, Santana Market, sections of Alajo, Malam Atta Market, Asylum Down and neighboring communities. ECG has expressed regret for the disruption the scheduled outage may cause for their customers. The company is requesting those affected to take note of the outage period and make any necessary arrangements in advance.",
  "summary": "The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), Accra West Region, has announced an emergency power outage in parts of Accra on Sunday, August 23, 2026. The outage is to enable the Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo) to undertake emergency works to replace a damaged transmission tower on the Tema–Achimota 161kV transmission line at Ashaiman. According to […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}