Power Outage Alert: Lisbon, Oeiras, Sintra and Other Municipalities to Face Electricity Cuts This Sunday

Planned Power Interruptions Across Multiple Regions

Several municipalities across Portugal will experience temporary electricity cuts this Sunday as E-Redes, the national distribution operator, conducts essential maintenance work on the electrical grid.

The affected areas include Lisbon, Oeiras, Sintra, Tomar, Faro, Lagos, and Olhão, with power interruptions scheduled between 5:00 AM and 11:00 AM.

Essential Maintenance for Grid Reliability

E-Redes has confirmed these are "programmed interruptions, previously scheduled" with the specific goal of "ensuring the quality and reliability of electrical service." The company emphasizes that maintaining continuous and quality power supply remains their top priority.

According to the official statement: "To maintain the continuity and quality of electricity supply, we carry out localized work on the distribution network, requiring temporary interruption of power supply to customers."

Specific Areas and Timings

Lisbon District:

• Campolide parish - Avenida Conselheiro Fernando de Sousa and Rua Professor Sousa da Câmara (5:00 AM - 11:00 AM)
• Oeiras - Union of Parishes of Algés, Linda-A-Velha and Cruz Quebrada-Dafundo (7:00 AM - 11:00 AM)
• Sintra - Union of Parishes of São João das Lampas and Terrugem (6:00 AM - 11:00 AM)

Santarém District:

• Tomar - Parishes of São João Batista and Santa Maria dos Olivais (6:00 AM - 7:00 AM)

Faro District:

• Faro, Lagos, and Olhão - Specific timing details for these Algarve municipalities

Purpose of the Interruptions

E-Redes explains that during these planned outages, technicians will perform "maneuvers, connection work, repair or maintenance of network infrastructure" when all possibilities of alternative supply from existing installations have been exhausted.

The company further notes that "these interruptions also serve to correct situations that could generate network insecurity and/or prevent breakdowns," highlighting the preventive nature of the maintenance work.

Residents and businesses in the affected areas are advised to prepare for the temporary power cuts and make necessary arrangements for the Sunday morning period.