Power outage in Hulhumale' Phase 2 after substation damaged

A large area of Hulhumale' Phase 2 saw a power outage early this morning after a substation was damaged, according to the State Electric Company (Stelco).

Stelco said the outage began around 3:30 am when a network feeder shut down during an attempt by individuals to damage a substation in the area. Power was restored at 4:56 am, the company said.

The incident has been reported to the relevant authorities.

Stelco said it is working to prevent similar disruptions in the future and called for greater cooperation to share information that could help reduce such acts.

The company noted that previous power outages have also been linked to deliberate damage to substations and attempts to steal cables.