Zambia’s Ministry of Energy, Energy Regulation Board, and ZESCO Limited have inspected the flood-affected parts of Kanyama and Makeni to ascertain their safety before electricity supply can be restored.
On February 22, 2025, ZESCO disconnected electricity supply to parts of Kanyama and Makeni as a preventive measure to save lives and property after the water levels in homes reached socket level.
So far, supply has been restored to Garden House, CK Marble, Garden Park, BMN, Rosedale, and up to Kalundu Township. According to ZESCO Limited, areas near White Wall Fence and Chisomo Hospital are also back on the grid supply.
Some areas remain unsafe because the water has not sufficiently cleared to allow power restoration. ZESCO continues to monitor these areas and will restore power when safety allows.
“ZESCO continues to urge its customers to avoid using electrical equipment in flooded areas and to stay away from fallen power lines. Any electrical hazards should be reported immediately,” ZESCO Limited said in a statement posted on Facebook.
Source: https://energynewsafrica.com
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