Infrastructure
Prolonged Power Outage Sparks Frustration in Addis Ababa
TIKVAH Ethiopia · 4 hours ago · Read the Full Story on TIKVAH Ethiopia
AI SUMMARY
An unexpected transformer failure at the Addis West substation has caused prolonged power outages across multiple areas of Addis Ababa, sparking widespread frustration among residents.
- An unexpected transformer failure at the Addis West power distribution substation caused a prolonged power outage across multiple areas in Addis Ababa.
- Residents expressed severe frustration over the lengthy disruption, noting that it has severely impacted their daily work and lives.
- Residents criticized the discrepancy between official claims of shift-based power distribution and the reality on the ground where power remains off all day.
- The Ethiopian Electric Power stated they are considering repairing the damaged transformer in a workshop or replacing it with another one, but provided no definitive timeline due to technical complexities.
- The Ethiopian Electric Utility apologized for the service disruption and delayed response, stating they are working with technical teams to provide partial service through alternative lines.
- Numerous areas, including Ehil Berenda, Mesalemia, Kolfe, Bethel, and Tor Hailoch, have been without power for over ten days.
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