A significant power outage recently disrupted service, affecting hundreds of properties. The unscheduled power cut impacted large regions of the West Side, initially leaving around 3,000 properties without electricity.
Current Situation of the Outage
As systems stabilize, the number of affected properties has decreased to 483, spanning across 19 postcode areas. The West Side of Shetland remains the last area still experiencing power disruptions.
Restoration Efforts
Engineers are actively working to restore power to all affected properties, with full service expected to resume by 2:30 PM. The prompt response aims to minimize inconvenience for residents.
Recent Power Outages
This unscheduled outage comes just two weeks after another significant disruption. On May 24th, hundreds of homes and businesses faced power cuts in the early hours of the morning. Areas impacted included:
- South Mainland
- Lerwick
- North Isles
- Brae
- Mossbank
These events highlight ongoing challenges in maintaining reliable electricity service in the region. El-Balad will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates on power restoration efforts.
