24 Mar 2023 | 10:47 PM UTC
Burkina Faso: Power outages planned in Ouagadougou and other locations across country March 25
Planned power outages to impact Ouagadougou and other areas across Burkina Faso March 25; transport and business disruptions possible.
Event
The National Electricity Company of Burkina Faso (SONABEL) has announced plans to temporarily suspend the supply of electricity in parts of Ouagadougou and other locations across the country March 25. The purpose of the power cuts is to connect new substations and restructure the network. Disruptions will occur at the following times and locations:
05:00-12:00: Laongo, Loumbila, Nagreongo, Nomgana, ONEA Ziga, Ziga, Ziniare, and the Ziniare-Kaya-Dori route.
08:00-13:00: Bere, Binde, Bonsryma, Donsin, Gogo, Gouaga, Guiba, Kiedpalogo, Kilwin, Kombissiri, Kouba, Koubri and surrounding areas, Loumbila, Manga, Nioko 2, Nobere, Ouaga 2000, IAM area, Roumtenga, Sig-Noghin, and Tampouy.
Localized transport and business disruptions are possible in areas experiencing power outages; malfunctioning traffic signals could disrupt the flow of traffic. Power outages and consequent disruptions could extend beyond the estimated power restoration times.
Advice
Charge mobile and other electrical devices in advance and ensure backup batteries are available where needed. Plan for possible road travel delays due to malfunctioning or nonfunctional traffic lights in affected areas; exercise caution when driving in the impacted areas. Verify that security systems are working during the scheduled power outages. Ensure that generators are functional and refuel equipment where necessary. Identify business-critical functions that require a power supply.
