PNG Power Outage: Grid Fault Leaves Provinces in Darkness
Unplanned Power Interruption Affects Multiple Provinces
PNG Power Ltd (PPL), the country's electricity provider, has announced a power outage affecting multiple provinces in Papua New Guinea.
The outage began around 20:51 on May 1st and is affecting the province of Morobe.
The cause of the outage is a grid fault.
Potential Impacts of the Power Outage
The power outage could result in the temporary unavailability of essential services such as ATMs and gas stations.
The blackout could also adversely affect security.
Advice for Affected Customers
PPL advises affected customers to take the following precautions:
- Stay informed about the latest updates from PPL.
- Conserve energy and unplug unnecessary appliances.
- Be prepared for potential disruptions to essential services.
- Take extra security measures to protect your property.