Power Outages Hit Central Malta After Contractor Damages Cable
In brief
- Several localities in central and southern Malta experienced power outages on Tuesday evening.
- The disruption was caused by a contractor accidentally damaging an underground electricity cable.
- Electricity has since been restored to most affected areas, with generators connected to some substations.
Residents in parts of central and southern Malta faced power outages on Tuesday evening, as electricity supply was disrupted in areas including Birkirkara, Santa Venera, and Qormi.
The widespread cuts were attributed to a contractor who accidentally damaged an underground electricity cable during works.
Reports indicated that the power cuts made an unwelcome return, affecting numerous households and businesses throughout the night.
Times of Malta reported that following the incident, efforts were made to restore power to the affected localities. Electricity has since been reconnected to most areas.
For some remaining areas, generators have been connected to substations to ensure a temporary power supply while repairs continue on the damaged cable.
The Spin Room
Low media divide. Both The Maltese Herald and Times of Malta reported the power cuts consistently, focusing on the cause and affected areas.