Cyprus rolling blackouts were implemented across several areas of the island on Tuesday evening, as extreme heat and high electricity demand placed heavy strain on the national grid, compounded by a technical fault at the Vasilikos power station.
The energy operator announced that the controlled power cuts began at 18:40, affecting regions throughout Cyprus to maintain the stability and safety of the system. Each group of consumers experienced outages lasting no longer than 30 minutes.
In a statement issued earlier, authorities warned that electricity supply would remain at marginal levels until 22:00. Citizens were urged to reduce their energy consumption during this period, particularly by limiting the use of high-energy appliances such as air conditioners, washing machines, and ovens.
The combination of soaring summer temperatures, increased cooling demand, and technical disruptions has raised concerns over the resilience of the electricity network during prolonged heatwaves. Officials are continuing to monitor the situation in Cyprus and apply load management measures where necessary to avoid prolonged disruptions, although the possibility of further rolling blackouts remains.
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