We’re working to resolve power outages caused by recent rainstorms – ECG

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced that the recent rainstorms experienced in some parts of Ghana resulted in power outages.

According to the company, even though it has managed to resolve issues related to some of the outages caused by the rainstorms, it needs more time to fix the others permanently.

The ECG further urged Ghanaians experiencing these “localised outages” to contact its nearest office.

“The Electricity Company of Ghana Limited (ECG) wishes to inform our cherished customers and the general public that, although we are working tirelessly to strengthen and maintain a robust distribution network, massive rainstorms and stormy winds usually cause the falling of trees, billboards, ripped roofing, etc., onto our electrical conductors, resulting in outages.

“The outages that are caused by transient tripping (temporary interruptions) on our feeders are remotely restored soon after the rainstorm. However, permanent faults on our feeders will have to be rectified and may take a while to be restored by our Engineers,” part of the statement read.

The ECG added, “Individual/localised outages and incidents of fallen or sagging conductors within customers' vicinities should be reported to the ECG Call Centre on 0302-611611, the nearest ECG office, or reach us on our social media handles via Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram for prompt intervention."

It also cautioned Ghanaians to stay away from sagging or fallen electrical conductors during rainy days since it can be fatal.

Read the ECG’s statement below:



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