Power outages affect areas of Nicosia and Larnaca
A fault caused electricity outages in several Nicosia and Larnaca areas, while scheduled cuts were announced for Larnaca and Paphos districts.
Nicosia, Cyprus. A fault caused electricity outages in several areas of Nicosia and Larnaca on Thursday, the Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) said. Crews were sent to the affected locations to repair the damage and restore supply.
Outages in Nicosia
The outage affected the Alfamega supermarket area in Engomi shortly after 1.30pm, with electricity expected to be restored by 6pm.
Power was cut near the secondary school in Latsia at 2.44pm, with restoration estimated for 6pm. The Ayios Omologites neighbourhood lost supply at 2.16pm, with electricity expected to return by 5.30pm.
In Strovolos, outages were reported in the Ayios Vasileios area from 3.12pm, with restoration expected by 6.30pm. Chryseleousa and the area around the presidential palace were also affected from about 2.16pm, with supply expected to return by 5.30pm.
Larnaca areas affected
The villages of Ayia Anna, Kalo Chorio, Mosfiloti and Psevdas in Larnaca district lost electricity shortly before 2pm. The EAC estimated that supply would be restored by 5pm in all four areas.
Scheduled outages
Separate planned electricity cuts were announced for Larnaca district. Part of Aradippou is scheduled to be affected from 8am until midday on Friday, while a planned outage in the Makenzie area is scheduled from 8am until 1pm on Saturday.
In Paphos district, a scheduled outage was listed for part of Poli Chrysochous from 8am until 3pm on Thursday.
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