Scheduled Power Cuts to Affect 13 Municipalities in Colombia's Tolima Region This Weekend

Residents in 13 municipalities across Colombia's Tolima region are advised to prepare for planned electricity service interruptions on Friday, August 21, and Saturday, August 22, 2026. Celsia, the energy company and part of Grupo Argos, has scheduled these outages as part of essential "maintenance, adaptation, and modernization of the electrical infrastructure."

The duration of these power cuts will differ significantly depending on the specific location and the scope of the work being performed. Celsia's official schedule indicates that interruptions could range from brief 30-minute periods to extended outages lasting up to 11 hours in some areas. This variability necessitates that residents carefully check the published timetables to minimize disruption to their daily activities.

The planned maintenance affects a wide range of areas, encompassing both urban centers and rural zones within the designated municipalities. Residents are urged to consult the detailed schedule to determine if their specific neighborhood, farm, or business is included in the affected zones. The municipalities impacted include Armero Guayabal, Dolores, El Espinal, Guamo, Ibagué, Líbano, Mariquita, Natagaima, Piedras, Planadas, Purificación, Rovira, and Suárez.