Several areas of Nicosia remain without power following the severe weather that swept across the island on Saturday, causing a host of problems.
According to statements made to AlphaNews.Live, EAC Press Officer Christina Papadopoulou, the Authority’s call center has received 18,000 calls over the past 24 hours. In fact, the call center continues to be inundated with calls today, as many people are still without power.
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Most of the storm-related power outages occurred in the capital, with many areas of Nicosia remaining in the dark, and it is not yet known exactly when power will be restored.
EAC crews are on the scene to repair the damage, and workers from other districts are assisting with the repairs due to the severity of the situation.
It should be noted that by noon on Saturday alone, forty medium-voltage outages had been reported, with most affecting areas of Nicosia.
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