21 Apr 2021 | 12:11 PM UTC
Ghana: Planned power outages to take place in the Greater Accra Region May 10-17
Electricity Company of Ghana to implement planned power outages in the Greater Accra Region, Ghana, May 10-17.
Event
The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has published a planned power outage timetable for parts of the Greater Accra Region for the period of May 10-17. The planned project will notably affect power supply in the northeastern areas of Accra 06:00-18:00 and 18:00-06:00 for the impacted period. The outages are to allow engineering works at the Pokuase Bulk Supply Point. The process reportedly aims to improve services for about 350,000 households.
Temporary commercial and communications disruptions are possible while the load shedding takes place; cellular and mobile services could be affected. Traffic disruptions and longer driving times are possible during these periods due to malfunctioning traffic signals. Power outages could also result in the temporary unavailability of essential services such as ATMs and filling stations. Associated protests denouncing the planned work cannot be ruled out.
Advice
Plan for electricity disruptions. Conserve batteries and restrict cellphone use to emergencies in case of an extended power outage. Exercise caution when driving or crossing streets if traffic signals are not functioning, avoid all protests and demonstrations as a precaution, and adhere to all instructions issued by the local authorities.