Parts of Eastern Cape experiencing power blackouts due to bad weather

Eskom in the Eastern Cape has reported that inclement weather conditions in the province have resulted in the destruction of the power utility’s infrastructure in most parts of the province, leaving some communities without electricity.

Assessments from various accessible sites show broken poles and wires on medium and low voltage lines, while more damages are anticipated pending further assessments.

Heavy rainfall and winds that hit the province left five district municipalities and one metro recording overwhelming destruction including OR Tambo District Municipality and Buffalo City Metro.

Eskom spokesperson in the province, Zama Mpondwana says technicians are on site in efforts to restore electricity supply.

“Severe weather conditions have impacted electricity supply in various areas across the Eastern Cape. These include the districts of Amathole, Chris Hani, Sarah Bartman, OR Tambo as well Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality. Eskom has dispatched technicians to various sites in an effort to restore electricity supply as soon as safely possible.”