As a bout of severe weather has swept across the country, Eskom KZN has reported multiple power outages across the province on Tuesday following a bout of severe weather, which has included heavy rainfall, strong winds and snowfall.
Significant disruptions to the electricity supply has been confirmed in nearly two dozen regions.
The areas currently impacted by outages include Empangeni, Melmoth, Inkosi Mtubatuba, Ulundi, Hluhluwe, Jozini, Nongoma, Eshowe, Bergville, Ladysmith, Ingagane, Paulpietersburg, Ixopo, Kokstad, Cedarville, Franklin, Umzimkhulu, Bulwer, Lamington, Harding, Ingeli, Paddock, Edendale, and Riverdale.
Eskom attending to power outages as a matter of urgency
Eskom said it has deployed technical teams to attend to faults in accessible areas as inclement weather continues to batter KZN.
“We understand the inconvenience and frustration this situation causes and appeal to our customers for patience and understanding as we work to restore power safely and as quickly as possible,” Eskom said.
“Residents are urged to stay clear of fallen cables, damaged poles, or any exposed wiring, and to report such hazards immediately to local authorities or via Eskom’s reporting channels.”
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