Mali: Power disruptions planned in the Bamako area Jan. 7 due to scheduled maintenance work

Event

Mali's electric utility Energie du Mali-SA (EDM-SA) plans to temporarily disrupt the supply of electricity in the Djicoroni Para and ACI 2000 areas of Bamako between the hours of 08:00-16:00 Jan. 7. The purpose of the interruptions is to allow for scheduled maintenance work on the network.

The outages may last for a shorter or longer period of time than estimated. 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.