Venezuela: Power outages ongoing in central Venezuela Oct.1 following heavy rain

Event

Power outages are occurring throughout parts of central Venezuela Oct. 1 following heavy rainfall overnight. Disruption to electrical supply has been reported in La Guaira, Miranda, Aragua, Carabobo, and Lara states, as well as in neighborhoods throughout Caracas. It remains unclear when authorities will be able to return power to the affected areas, with no official statements made regarding the outages.

The ongoing outage could result in the temporary unavailability of essential services, such as ATMs and filling stations. The blackout could adversely affect security protocols, including alarm systems and electronic fences; opportunistic criminal activity may increase during the outage.

Advice

Conserve batteries and restrict cellphone use to emergencies in case of an extended power outage. For safety reasons, monitor generators while they are operating due to potential fires. Unplug appliances and electronic equipment to protect against surge damage when power resumes.