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Thousands still without power as Lithuania works to restore electricity after storm
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Thousands still without power as Lithuania works to restore electricity after storm

From Delfi · () Lithuanian

Translated from Lithuanian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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News Official statement Ongoing story
  • Over 129,000 customers remained without electricity as of Monday morning following widespread outages.
  • The most affected regions are Utena, Kauno, and Panevฤ—ลพys, with restoration efforts ongoing due to extensive network damage.
  • ESO crews are working at maximum capacity to restore power safely and as quickly as possible, urging customer patience.

As of Monday morning, more than 129,000 customers were still without electricity, a significant reduction from the peak of over 268,000 affected on Saturday. The energy distribution company ESO reported that the most severely impacted areas are Utena region with 38,000 customers, Kauno region with 34,000, and Panevฤ—ลพys region with 26,000.

Restoration efforts are underway, but the extensive damage to the network is causing delays. ESO brigades, working with contractors, are operating at full capacity. The company has requested patience and understanding from customers, assuring them that all efforts are being made to restore power quickly and safely. Information regarding the progress of repairs and estimated restoration times is being continuously updated.

We are doing everything we can to restore supply as quickly and safely as possible.

โ€” ESOThe energy distribution company ESO's statement on the ongoing restoration efforts.

While the table indicates planned restoration times for specific areas, power may be restored to some customers earlier. The company emphasized that the provided times are estimates for when electricity supply is expected to be back for customers in a given territory.

We ask customers for patience and understanding.

โ€” ESOESO's appeal to customers amidst widespread power outages.
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Originally published by Delfi in Lithuanian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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