Electricity restored in most parts of Durban| UPDATE

The EThekwini Municipality says it has restored electricity in majority of affected areas that plunged into darkness. Are you restored yet?

Oct 12, 2022 - 01:30
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Electricity restored in most parts of Durban| UPDATE

Electricity has been restored in most of the areas affected by a major power outage in Durban on the evening of Tuesday, 11 October, Ethekwini Municipality reported.

ELECTRICITY SUPPLY DISRUPTED IN DURBAN

This follows a swift response by the City’s Electricity Unit to multiple power outages caused by a trip out at the Klaarwater electricity substation which is a key supply point to the City from Eskom.

“The City’s technicians are still on site to ensure full restoration of electricity as Shallcross is still affected by the outage.”

eThekwini Municipality

The City plunged into darkness earlier – after the Klaarwater substation exploded.

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“An explosion at the 275kv Klaarwater major substation caused a widespread power outage to about 50% of areas in Durban.
Areas in the Northern, Western and Southern regions of the City are still without power,” the municipality reported earlier.

The municipality also urged residents to switch off their appliances as they worked tirelessly on restoring affected areas.

“Please switch off unnecessary loads like aircons and geysers. It will help restore supplies without overload trip-outs. It’s safer to switch off at DB to avoid surges damaging appliances,” the municipality advised.

ETHEKWINI COUNCILLOR PROVIDES AN UPDATE

EThekwini Ward 33 councillor Sakhile Mngadi also provided an update on the power crisis.
“There are currently strong berg winds in the city. Temperature is around 24*C in Durban currently. The messages that this is sabotage are unsubstantiated/unverified. The lightly cause is the hot weather. Please refrain from spreading fake news and panic. Remember to keep appliances off. The city is attempting to isolate circuits in areas to restore power shortly”.

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The Municipality has since apologised for any inconvenience caused during the power interruption.

Any further outages in and around Durban can be reported on the following helpline:

Report power outage via WhatsApp at 076 791 2449 or call 080 311 1111 or email: electricity.faults@durban.gov.za