Truck damage to power line caused Bishkek blackout, officials say

A significant power outage recently plunged parts of Bishkek and surrounding areas into darkness, disrupting daily life for many residents. The cause of the widespread blackout has been identified as damage to a critical 110-kilovolt high-voltage power transmission line.

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Between pylons No. 23 and 24, a HOWO truck damaged the overhead power line.

According to the Open Joint Stock Company "National Electric Network of Kyrgyzstan," the incident occurred when a HOWO truck damaged the "Parkovaya" - "Ala-Archa" power line between pylons numbered 23 and 24. This specific damage led to the interruption of electricity supply to a substantial portion of the capital city and adjacent settlements.

Emergency repair crews were immediately dispatched to the site and are currently undertaking emergency restoration work to bring power back online. The National Electric Network of Kyrgyzstan (NESK) took the opportunity to issue a stern reminder to construction companies operating throughout the country.

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Construction companies need to strictly comply with the requirements of the protection zones of electrical networks.

NESK emphasized the critical need for strict adherence to the safety regulations governing the protection zones of electrical networks, especially in light of ongoing construction activities nationwide. The company urged all construction firms to avoid carrying out any work near power lines without observing the established norms and safety rules. This measure is intended to prevent similar disruptive incidents from occurring in the future and ensure the stability of the power supply.

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Energy providers urge not to carry out work near power lines without observing the established norms and safety rules, to avoid similar incidents in the future.