More than 30 localities from eight districts were disconnected from the power supply because of the weather conditions. According to the supplier, hoarfrost appeared on the power lines, while the wind downed trees and branches over cables, destroying them and causing also other damage, IPN reports.

ÎCS “Premier Energy Distribution” SA said the situation is more difficult in Cimișlia district, where eight villages experience power outages. In Nisporeni district, seven localities are in blackout. One to five localities remained without electricity in other districts.

Utility poles were also damaged as a result of road accidents due to the icy roads.

To remedy the situation, emergency response teams were dispatched to the scene. Operational maneuvers and security disconnections are performed where cables were damaged. Work is done at the local level to restore the electric power supply.

Any incident can be reported to the power distribution operator on 022-43-11-11 or to the local operator indicated in the electricity bill.