“This morning (Saturday – BNS), electricity supply was temporarily interrupted for 3 thousand people. customers in different regions of the country”, ESO representative Rasa Juodkienė told BNS.
According to her, most consumers lost electricity in western Lithuania, where the wind was strongest.
In the Klaipėda region, 1149 customers were left without electricity, of which 408 were in Skuode and 572 were in Taurage.
“There will also be no shortage of ESO work in the Šiauliai region. Here, 497 customers do not have electricity, the most in Raseiniai – 202,” added R. Juodkienė.
According to the ESO representative, efforts are being made to restore electricity supply to 509 customers in the Alytus region, mostly in Vilkavišky (502). The situation is similar in the Utena region, where 511 customers have lost electricity, and mostly in Ukmerge – 474 customers.
In the Panevėžys and Vilnius regions, the wind did not cause any damage so far – it did not break the wires, nor did any broken trees or their branches fall on them.
According to the hydrometeorological service, on Saturday, the west-northwest wind in Lithuania will strengthen to 15-20 m/s, in some places 21-26 m/s, it will reach the indicator of a natural meteorological phenomenon on the coast – gusts will reach 28-30 m/s in the first half of the day.
Short rains are expected in many places on Saturday. The highest temperature is 11-16 degrees Celsius.
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2024-10-07 23:03:11
Lithuania’s Power Outages: A Sign of Resilience Amid Turmoil
As I sit down to write my analysis of the recent power outages in Lithuania, I am reminded of the country’s history of navigating turbulent times. From its disconnection from the Russian power grid [[2]]to its response to massive storms, Lithuania has consistently demonstrated a capacity for resilience in the face of adversity.
The latest power outage, which affected 3,000 customers across the country, may seem like a minor setback in the grand scheme of things. However, it serves as a timely reminder of the importance of Lithuania’s energy infrastructure and the potential for global events to impact local systems. As we saw with the recent global IT outage, which caused no major damage in Lithuania [[3]], the country’s response to such events is crucial in mitigating their effects.
According to Rasa Juodkienė, an ESO representative, the majority of consumers who lost electricity were located in western Lithuania, where the wind was strongest. This highlights the vulnerability of Lithuania’s energy infrastructure to extreme weather events. In fact, a recent storm caused widespread power outages and disruptions across the country, with over 300 reports of fallen trees on roads [[1]].
And yet, despite these challenges, Lithuania’s response to the power outage was swift and effective. The country’s emergency services, including the Fire and Rescue Department, sprang into action to address the issue and minimize disruptions to daily life.
In light of these events, it is clear that Lithuania’s disconnection from the Russian power grid was a necessary step in ensuring the country’s energy independence [[2]]. While this move may have come with its own set of challenges, it has ultimately allowed Lithuania to chart its own course in terms of energy policy and management.
As a blogger, I am often asked to analyze the implications of global events on local communities. In the case of Lithuania’s power outages, it is clear that the country’s resilience and adaptability have served its people well. While there is always room for improvement, Lithuania’s response to these challenges has set a positive example for other nations to follow.
the recent power outages in Lithuania serve as a reminder of the importance of energy infrastructure and resilience in the face of adversity. As the country continues to navigate turbulent times, its commitment to energy independence and swift response to disruptions will be crucial in ensuring the well-being of its citizens.
