Residents of Essau have endured virtually every week with out electrical energy following an explosion of a transformer owned by the National Water and Electricity Company (NAWEC).
The energy outage started after the transformer, which serves a big a part of the world, emitted small puffs of smoke—a possible warning signal that reportedly went unaddressed.
Days later, the transformer blew up, chopping energy to a number of neighbourhoods.
A supply near the matter instructed Gambiana that NAWEC initially responded promptly, arriving on the scene shortly after the explosion and assuring residents {that a} alternative transformer could be put in by the next Monday.
“However, as of today, no repairs have been made, and residents say they have received no further updates,” stated the supply, who requested anonymity.
The extended blackout has disrupted every day life and enterprise in Essau, with residents expressing rising frustration.
Local store homeowners report that the outage has affected their capability to function, whereas households face ongoing challenges with out dependable entry to electrical energy.
NAWEC has not but launched an official assertion concerning the delay in repairs, leaving many in Essau unsure about when energy shall be restored.
Reporting by Adama Makasuba
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