Burkina Faso: Power and water outages planned in several parts of Ouagadougou May 20-21 due to scheduled maintenance work

Utility providers plan to suspend supply of electricity and water in areas of Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, May 20-21.

Event

The National Electricity Company of Burkina Faso (SONABEL) has announced plans to temporarily suspend the supply of electricity in several parts of Ouagadougou May 20-21. The purpose of the interruptions is to allow for scheduled maintenance on the network. Power outages will occur at the following times and locations:

08:00-13:00 May 20: Bang-Poore, Cambodia, Katabtenga, Pabre, Polsogo, Nioniogo, Pagatenga, Gambastenga, Goupana, Gaskaye, Sale, Kanghin, Dapelogo, Uurgou-Manega, Malou, Yilou, Sabce, Congolese, Kouba, Kiedpalogo, Koubri and surroundings, Kombissiri, Gouaga, Bonsryma, Bere, Tampouy, Donsin, Guiba, Nobere, Binde, Gogo, and Manga
08:00-14:00 May 21: Wayalghin

The National Office for Water and Sanitation (ONEA) plans to disrupt the supply of water in several locations in Ouagadougou on May 20, specifically in Saaba, Goundrin, Karpala, Balkuy, Nagrin, and surrounding areas. The resumption of the supply of water will gradually resume over the course of May 21.

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. Business disruptions are possible, especially for companies that rely on large quantities of municipal water. The water outages could extend beyond the estimated restoration time.

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. Stock up on drinking water and confirm alternative water supplies for business operations if operating in the impacted areas. Use only bottled water from reputable suppliers for drinking and hygienic purposes. Water pressure and quality may be poor after service resumes; run taps for several minutes before using water. Minimize nonessential water use throughout the outage.