Mali: Power disruptions planned in Bamako Jan. 28 due to scheduled maintenance work

Event

Mali's electric utility provider Energie du Mali-SA (EDM-SA), has announced plans to temporarily disrupt the supply of electricity in several parts of Bamako Jan. 28. The purpose of the interruptions is to allow for scheduled maintenance work on the network. Power supply disruptions will occur at the following times and locations:

• 07:00-18:00 Babouillabougou, Bagadadji, Baguineda, Bakarybougou, Bakorobabougou, Banankabougou Sema, Banankabougou, Banconi, Bougouba, Boulkassoumbougou, Bozola, City of Niger, Dialakorodji, Dianeguela, Djelibougou, Djoumanzana, Dognoumana, Dougourakoro, Fadjiguila, Faladie Socoura, Faso Kanu, Fombabougou, Hippodrome I and II, Industrial Zone, Kobalacoro, Kobalacoura, Kognoumani, Korofina North, Korofina South, Kouloubleni, Magnambougou Rural, Magnambougou, Marseille, Medina Coura, Missabougou, Missira, Nafadji, N'Golonina, N'Gomi, Niamana, Niarela, Quinzambougou, Rastabougou, River District, Sabalibougou Courani, Safo, Sangarebougou, Sarambougou, Sema Bole, Seriwala, Shopping Center, Sifma Bole, Sikoroni, Sogoniko, Sotuba ACI, Sotuba Village, Sotuba, Souleymanebougou, Titibougou, Wireless District, Yirimadio Zrny, and Yirimadio.

The electricity supply disruptions could extend beyond the estimated power restoration time. Transport disruptions are possible in areas subject to malfunctioning traffic signals. Localized business disruptions are also possible in impacted areas.

Advice

Charge mobile and communication devices when possible and ensure backup batteries are available. Plan for road travel delays due to possible malfunctioning or nonfunctional traffic lights in affected areas. Exercise caution when driving in the impacted areas. Verify that security systems are working. Ensure that generators are functional and refuel equipment where necessary. Identify business-critical functions that require a power supply.

Resources

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