Libya experienced exceptional weather in the past 24 hours. A low-pressure system brought a sandstorm and strong winds. Winds reached speeds of 90 kilometers per hour, according to the National Meteorological Center. The storm uprooted trees and caused some weak buildings and fences to collapse in several areas. The eastern coast was particularly affected. Electrical infrastructure was not spared. Many areas reported fallen towers and poles carrying general grid cables. This led to widespread power outages.
The General Electricity Company declared an immediate mobilization. Technical teams were deployed for urgent repairs despite the bad weather and associated risks. The company confirmed work was supervised by Chairman Mohamed Al-Mashay. The goal was to alleviate suffering for citizens affected by power outages caused by the storm.
Benghazi Plain – Maintenance teams from the Benghazi Plain Distribution Department worked on Monday. The company called these teams the “Blue Army.” They addressed emergency faults on high and low voltage networks. These faults resulted from weather fluctuations. The company confirmed all faults were repaired. Electricity was restored to affected areas as part of a state of maximum readiness.
Sirte – In Sirte, the company reported monitoring daily emergency maintenance. This work was done by the Abu Hadi Center and Al-Haniwa Operations and Maintenance Office. They addressed faults on the general network caused by strong winds and bad weather. The company confirmed the faults were handled. Technical teams remain on alert, ready to respond to any emergency.
Benghazi Plain Distribution Department teams continued intensive work late into the night. They repaired several emergency faults affecting low voltage networks. The company confirmed successful repairs. Power was restored to affected areas as part of maximum readiness to handle changing weather conditions.
Al-Abyar – From Benghazi to Al-Abyar, the company reconnected power. This involved some disconnected lines within the Al-Abyar distribution area. The disconnection was due to the storm. The “Blue Army” teams performed emergency maintenance on overhead lines. They worked in low temperatures and strong winds. Work included the Al-Taslih, Al-Sina’a, and Ibrahim Bouras lines. Maintenance teams continue to work 24/7, repairing faults and restoring power.
Msallata and Al-Marqab – Field efforts continued until Tuesday. Maintenance teams from Msallata Distribution Department and Al-Marqab Operations Monitoring Department continued their work. They repaired faults and restored electricity to citizens despite extremely low temperatures.
Wadi Al-Zaid, Sirte – The Abu Hadi Operations and Maintenance Office in Sirte responded to citizen reports. Reports concerned voltage drops on the Wadi Al-Zaid wells feeder. The fault was identified and addressed. Power supply was restored, ensuring continuous electricity flow to homes.
Ajadabiya – In Ajadabiya, maintenance teams successfully repaired electrical faults. Strong winds had caused these faults on overhead lines. The company confirmed electricity was restored to affected areas within the city.
Al-Jumayl – On the far western coast, the Al-Jumayl Distribution Department’s maintenance team worked on Tuesday. They addressed low voltage poles leaning due to strong winds. Work included tightening wires on the Commercial Bank transmission line. The company confirmed completion of maintenance. Electricity was restored to citizens.
Oil Crescent and Central Region – Maintenance teams from the Oil Crescent Distribution Department in the Central Region began emergency work. This was despite low temperatures and fierce winds. Their goal was to repair faults and restore power to citizens.
Al-Abyar, Marj, and Jabal Al-Akhdar – On Wednesday morning, maintenance work began on the Al-Forti line. Work also started on the Benina water section within Al-Abyar Distribution Department. These areas were damaged by strong winds. Electricity was gradually reconnected from Marj substation to Marawa substation at 220 kV. Loads were restored to Jabal Al-Akhdar areas following the repair of damaged transmission lines.
Al-Maqzah and Al-Abraq – The company announced the re-energizing and charging of 11 kV busbars at Al-Maqzah substation at 66 kV. Electricity was restored to citizens following repairs of damage caused by strong winds. Technical teams from Al-Abraq Distribution Department continued their work. They are part of the Jabal Al-Akhdar Distribution Management. They are repairing faults and securing power supply in affected areas.
Al-Hira and Awlad Ahmed – In western Libya, maintenance teams from Al-Hira Distribution Department and Awlad Ahmed Rapid Maintenance Office performed work. They maintained 11 kV lines. This included reconnecting severed wires damaged by winds. The company confirmed completion of the work. Electricity was restored to citizens.
Derna and Sirte – The company’s teams reconnected the Al-Sawma’a line in Al-Fataih area, east of Derna. Faults were addressed, and the line was repaired. The line had been damaged by weather fluctuations. Ahrawah Distribution Department teams, under Sirte Distribution Management, continue repair work. This ensures continuous power supply to citizens.
Official Statement: The General Electricity Company issued a statement during the storm. It confirmed the current weather, a severe sandstorm, peaked in Benghazi. It also affected areas in the east, center, and west. The storm caused varying degrees of damage to the electrical network.
The company, along with Chairman Mohamed Al-Mashay, stated it is in continuous session. It is monitoring developments through its emergency room. It affirmed the dedication of all available technical and human resources. This is to handle any emergency arising from the exceptional weather.
The company clarified that repair and maintenance work will begin immediately. This will happen as soon as weather conditions improve. This ensures the safety of workers. It also guarantees grid stability and service continuity.
Warning to Citizens: The company urged citizens not to approach damaged or dangling electrical wires. They should also avoid sites with suspected electrical network damage. Such actions pose a serious risk. The company called for cooperation. It asked citizens to report any faults or observations immediately through official channels.