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Power outages at Bishkek's 'Dordoi' market explained

From 24.kg · () Russian

Translated from Russian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The Bishkek Electric Networks enterprise explained power outages at the "Dordoi" market, citing damage to a cable line managed by another company.
  • Traders had complained about regular daytime power cuts, making it difficult to work, especially during hot weather.
  • The company stated that consumers connected to its own network are receiving electricity normally.

The Bishkek Electric Networks (BPES) enterprise has addressed complaints from entrepreneurs at the "Dordoi" market regarding frequent power outages. The company clarified that the market receives electricity from two sources: BPES and the "Elektrosila" company.

BPES explained that the disruptions affect consumers connected to "Elektrosila's" network. These outages are reportedly due to damage to a cable line within "Elektrosila's" area of responsibility. "Possible interruptions in electricity supply affect consumers connected to the electrical networks of OSOO 'Elektrosila' and are caused by damage to the cable line within the responsibility zone of this organization," BPES stated.

Traders at the "Dordoi" market had previously reported regular midday power cuts lasting for extended periods, causing significant difficulties in their work, particularly amid abnormal heat. They claimed the reasons for the outages were not being explained. BPES confirmed that all consumers connected to its own electrical networks are receiving power as usual under normal operating conditions.

Possible interruptions in electricity supply affect consumers connected to the electrical networks of OSOO 'Elektrosila' and are caused by damage to the cable line within the responsibility zone of this organization.

โ€” Bishkek Electric Networks (BPES)Explaining the cause of power outages affecting some traders at the Dordoi market.
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Originally published by 24.kg in Russian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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