Harare eastern suburbs, eastern part of the country suffer power cuts

Herald Correspondent

Eastern suburbs of Harare and some eastern parts of the country are experiencing power shortages following heavy rains which pulled down power lines resulting in loss of power.

In some parts of Harare and Mutare, power has been restored while efforts are being made to restore power in the affected areas.

In a statement, the Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission and Distribution Company (ZETDC) said efforts were being made to find alternative back feeds to supply the affected areas.

“Power supplies to Borrowdale 33KV, Dorset 33KV, and Part of Greystones 33KV substations have been restored while the following substations still remain out as we find alternative ways of feeding them. Pomona 33KV, Highlands Park 33KV, Part of Greystones 33kv, Coleford 33KV, and Ruwa 33KV substations.

“Glenmore, Chishawasha Hills, Umwinsidale. Luna Park, Spring Heights, Arundel Village Park, Crowhill, Art farm, Defence forces University, Domboshava Road, Philadelphia, Hogerthy Hill, Brookhill, New Pomona, Part of Vainona, Kambanji, Helensvale The Grange, Rolf Valley, part of Greendale, Chisipite, Gletwin, Mandara, Part of Msasa Industry, Ruwa industry, Damofalls, Fairview, Zimre Park, Chipukutu, Elizabeth Park and the surrounding areas.”

ZETDC said power supplies to Mutare City have been restored but some areas in the eastern city remain out.

“The affected areas are Mutare environs, Mkwasine, Middle Sabi, Rusape, Marondera and Bromley. Efforts are being made to find alternative backfeeds to supply the affected areas while our teams are working on the fallen tower.

“As a safety precaution, we urge our valued customers to treat all circuits as live, as power may be restored without notice. We further advise customers to keep away from fallen power lines and report them to our 24-hour contact centre on 704. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused by this supply interruption,” reads the statement.