Egypt: Power disruptions planned in Al-Minya from 09:00-13:00 July 15 due to maintenance

Event

Al-Minya Electrical Engineering, the local electric utility provider in Al-Minya, has announced plans to cut the power supply from 09:00-13:00 on July 15 in a western neighborhood of the city. The purpose of the planned electricity outage is to perform periodic maintenance.

Electricity disruptions could extend beyond the estimated work period. Transport disruptions are possible in some locations due 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 accordingly for localized traffic delays; exercise caution when driving in 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.