Storm Causes Massive Damage to Lithuania's Electricity Grid, Affecting 256,000 Users

Lithuania is grappling with significant disruptions to its electricity network following a severe storm, which has left almost 256,000 consumers without power. Minister of Energy Dainius Kreivys reported that the storm's impact on the electricity grid is "very large," with over 3,000 faults recorded as of 8 p.m. The Kaunas and Utena regions are the hardest hit, experiencing approximately 68,000 and 61,000 power outages respectively. Most of these disconnections are linked to faults in the medium-voltage network. The storm has also affected the high-voltage transmission network, causing six "Litgrid" overhead lines to disconnect. While repair work has begun on two lines, damage assessment continues on the others. Kreivys acknowledged the hardship faced by residents, stating, "I understand what it means to be left without electricity on a Saturday evening and not know when it will return." He emphasized that the numbers represent people, families, and communities in urgent need of power. Despite ongoing restoration efforts, new faults are being registered as the storm persists. The minister urged the public to prioritize safety and avoid approaching broken power lines or damaged electrical equipment, as ESO systems are monitoring most of the outages.

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