Scheduled Power Cuts in Seven Municipalities
Seven municipalities in Portugal will experience planned power outages this Sunday, from 5:00 AM to 11:00 AM, due to essential maintenance work on the electricity distribution network, as announced by the operator E-Redes.
Why the Outages Are Happening
E-Redes has clarified that these are pre-scheduled interruptions aimed at ensuring the quality and reliability of the electrical service. In a statement, they emphasized that maintaining continuous and high-quality power supply is a top priority, requiring localized work on the distribution network, which necessitates temporary power cuts.
Affected Areas and Timings
The municipalities impacted include:
- Lisbon, Oeiras, and Sintra in the Lisbon district
- Tomar in the Santarém district
- Faro, Lagos, and Olhão in the Faro district
Specific details for each area:
- Lisbon: Campolide parish, affecting Avenida Conselheiro Fernando de Sousa and Rua Professor Sousa da Câmara, from 5:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
- Oeiras: União de Freguesias de Algés, Linda-A-Velha e Cruz Quebrada-Dafundo, from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
- Sintra: União das freguesias de São João das Lampas e Terrugem, from 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
- Tomar: Freguesias of São João Batista and Santa Maria dos Olivais, from 6:00 AM to 7:00 AM.
- Algarve: Montenegro in Faro, Quelfes in Olhão, and São Gonçalo de Lagos in Lagos, all from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
Purpose of the Maintenance
These interruptions allow for maneuvers, connection work, repairs, or conservation of network infrastructure, carried out only when alternative power supply options are exhausted. E-Redes notes that such measures help correct issues that could compromise network safety and prevent potential failures.
How to Stay Informed
Residents can check the exact locations and timings of the outages on the E-Redes website: https://www.e-redes.pt/pt-pt/o-que-fazemos/qualidade-de-servico/consulte-interrupcoes-agendadas.
Regular Maintenance Explained
E-Redes has described these power cuts as regular maintenance situations, part of routine efforts to uphold service standards and prevent disruptions.
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