Severe storms in South Africa’s Eastern Cape have disrupted electricity supply to thousands of residents in Butterworth and Qumbu.
According to Eskom, the country’s power utility company, technicians are on site assessing and repairing damage to restore power as soon as possible.
As of Thursday, February 6, 2025, Eskom reported that the storms damaged a transformer in Butterworth, affecting areas including Toleni, Godidi, Ndabakazi, and surrounding communities. In Qumbu, damaged poles caused 132kV and 22kV line failures.
Eskom apologized for the inconvenience and urged customers to be patient while they work to restore power.
The estimated restoration time is late evening on Thursday, February 6, 2025.
Source: https://energynewsafrica.com
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