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Saudi Electricity Company services resume after bad weather

Author: Zaynab KhojjiID: 1539969285471688600Fri, 2018-10-19 20:14

RIYADH: The Saudi Electricity Company confirmed Friday that electricity has been restored to all customers who were affected by a power outage in northern Saudi Arabia on Thursday due to adverse weather conditions.
The company said that it worked to restore its electricity services to customers within half an hour after the outage and continued to work through the night until services were restored. It also said that power lines that had been struck by lightening had been tested for safety purposes.
The Saudi Electricity Company added that teams on the ground will remain on call and ready to respond to any emergencies during any changes of weather in the Kingdom in order to maintain a high level of service, and reduce the length of any further power cuts.
The company also apologized for the power outage.
Meanwhile, the General Authority of Meteorology and Environmental Protection forecasted thunder, rain, and sand storms in the region of Najran.
Najrans Directorate General of Civil Defense called on citizens and residents to exercise caution and to avoid valleys, bodies of water, areas close to trees, open spaces, and elevated areas.

Main category: Saudi ArabiaTags: Saudi Electricity Company (SEC)bad weatherNajran Adverse weather and rain due to affect many areas in Saudi ArabiaSome Saudi provinces close schools on Sunday due to bad weather

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