Sofia, Bulgaria: In a recent briefing on the prevailing meteorological conditions, Minister of Energy Rumen Radev confirmed that nearly 800,000 households across the country are grappling with power outages.
This distressing revelation comes amidst the third consecutive weekend of complications, with thousands of energy professionals working tirelessly to rectify the situation.
Expressing gratitude for the dedicated efforts of his colleagues, Minister Radev emphasized the challenging circumstances faced by those in the field.
“The situation is complicated for the third weekend in a row. I thank them for their work and tireless efforts,” he acknowledged.
As of 5:00 p.m., significant progress has been made in resolving issues within the high-voltage network. Minister Radev announced that all problems in 20 substations have been successfully addressed.
The hardest-hit areas include the “Electricity Distribution Networks West” region, where 778 settlements, totaling over 300,000 subscribers, are without electricity.
Notable regions facing power disruptions include Blagoevgrad, Vidin, Montana, Pernik, Sofia Region, Pleven, Lovech, and Kyustendil.
In the “Electric Distribution South” area, 55 settlements, affecting more than 300,000 households, are currently experiencing power outages.
The minister highlighted the northern part of this region as particularly challenging, citing complications in Stara Zagora, Sliven, Haskovo, populated areas near Plovdiv, and Smolyan.
Adding to the grim statistics, 196,000 subscribers served by “Elektroraspradelenie Sever” in 779 settlements in North-Eastern Bulgaria find themselves in the dark.
Meanwhile, “Toplofikatsia Sofia” reported a few incidents in the residential district of Nadezhda and the areas surrounding Danail Nikolaev Street and Byalo More Street.
Addressing concerns over a purported increase in radiation levels, Minister Radev categorically dismissed such claims as false. “There is no such thing. Clearly and categorically.
The usual background in our country is between 0.07 to 0.3 microsieverts per hour. We are in this interval. In the area of the Kozloduy NPP, the norms are also usual – about 0.10 microsieverts per hour,” clarified Radev, putting to rest any speculations regarding radiation concerns.
As the nation grapples with this ongoing crisis, the Minister of Energy assured the public that every effort is being made to restore power to affected areas promptly.
The dedication of the energy professionals working in challenging conditions remains commendable, and the government is closely monitoring the situation to ensure the well-being of citizens.
In the face of this persistent challenge, communities are urged to remain vigilant and patient, with hopes high for a swift resolution to the power outage crisis that has gripped the nation for three consecutive weekends.
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