Power outages refer to the loss of electrical power supply to a particular area or location. This interruption can occur due to various reasons, including severe weather conditions, equipment failures, maintenance work, or accidents that damage power lines. Power outages can range in duration from brief flickers to extended periods without power, significantly affecting households, businesses, and critical services. During an outage, electrical devices and systems reliant on the grid fail to operate, which can disrupt daily activities, impact safety, and lead to financial losses. Additionally, power outages may require backup power solutions such as generators or batteries for essential operations and can also affect communication systems and water supply.
Lightning strikes caused substantial power outages affecting around 13,500 customers across multiple communities. AusNet responded promptly, deploying ground crews and helicopters to assess and address the damages. Storm-related challenges included…