Blackout hits Enugu as rainstorm wrecks power lines

Several areas within the Enugu metropolis experienced a power outage following a severe rainstorm that occurred on Sunday. The storm, characterized by heavy rainfall and strong winds, caused significant damage to electricity infrastructure, leading to widespread darkness in the affected regions. MainPower Electricity Distribution Limited (MEDL) issued a public notice on Monday, confirming that the blackout was primarily due to a wire cut on Emene Industrial Lines 1. Efforts to restore power are expected to be underway as the company assesses the extent of the damage.

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