Service is resumed in some sectors but problems continue

In the midst of the heat wave that exists in Córdoba this Tuesday, the Capital is affected, like other cities in the interior, by a widespread power outage, as a result of an accident that occurred in the Chacra de la Merced area. , eastern periphery of the capital.

This afternoon, Epec provided details of the episode that caused the blackout.

Blackout in Córdoba: what happened to electricity

At the site, according to what Epec spokesperson Alfredo Camponovo told Miter 810, a private crew broke a high-tension cable with a backhoe that affected the service in an important part of the city.

At first, the main problems were recorded in all the neighborhoods surrounding the Chacra de la Merced area, but then the outage spread. As the hours passed, the service was restored.

The cut also affected the provision of traffic lights on several streets in the Capital.

Camponovo pointed out that they were working to solve the problem but that it would take “a while” to do so.

⚠️ WARNING ⚠️
A backhoe from a private company cut a high-tension cable that feeds different sectors. Our staff is working to normalize the service in its entirety

— EPEC Córdoba (@EpecOficial) March 12, 2024

“It is a complicated day but it is not a general problem. Since the electrical system is ringed, when one line goes out it overloads the rest,” he added.

Apparently, there are also reports of problems in the interior of the province, such as Alta Gracia, sectors of Villa Carlos Paz, San Antonio de Arredondo, Anisacate and Laguna Larga among others, according to users.

For now, Epec reports problems due to failure in high voltage lines in the towns of Los Surgentes, Cruz Alta, Arteaga and Baldisera cooperatives.

Problems were also reported in Villa Allende, Villa María, Marcos Juárez and towns of Santa María de Punilla.

The towns of Santa María de Punilla: Central area, Cruz Chica, Cruz Grande, Los Cocos, San Ignacio, Cuchillo Corral, IPV and Los Mimbres ➡️service restriction. Personnel walk the line to identify the fault. We inform when normalizing.

— EPEC Córdoba (@EpecOficial) March 12, 2024