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The EKEDC has released a list of Lagos communities affected by a temporary power outageThe outage was caused by flooding that affected the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) substation infrastructureEKEDC urged customers in the affected areas to stay away from flooded electrical installations and follow safety precautions
The Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) has announced a temporary power outage affecting several communities in Lagos following flooding that disrupted the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) substation infrastructure.
The distribution company said the interruption was caused by ongoing flooding affecting TCN facilities and advised customers in the affected areas to exercise caution around electrical installations.
Flooding disrupts power supply as EKEDC names affected communities Photo: NMETSource: Getty Images
The update was contained in an emergency power notice issued to customers.
Power outage hits Lagos communities
According to EKEDC, electricity supply has been temporarily interrupted in the following areas:
Agungi AreaAjose AdeogunAboyade Cole (Part)Chevron Alternative AreaChevy View EstateGbangbalaIgbokushuKusenlaLekki Phase 1Ligali
