Mauritania's state-owned electricity company, Somlec, has announced scheduled power outages in several neighborhoods of Nouakchott, the country's capital. The outages, which will take place from Friday, October 30, to Sunday, November 1, 2026, are necessary for maintenance work at the main central power plant. According to Somlec, the maintenance work will be conducted daily from 8 am to 5 pm, with power outages not exceeding four hours in each area.
The power outages will affect different neighborhoods on each day. On Friday, the neighborhoods of Tefreguine and Lkassir will be affected due to technical work related to the isolation of one of the 33-kilovolt electricity distribution bars. Somlec stated that the work is part of the periodic maintenance requirements of electrical installations, aimed at ensuring the safe operation of the electrical network.
On Saturday, October 31, the neighborhoods of Thyart and Dar Naeem will experience power outages, while on Sunday, November 1, the Carrefour neighborhood will be affected. Somlec apologized in advance to its subscribers for any inconvenience caused by these temporary power outages and requested their understanding of the procedures related to the maintenance work.
The maintenance work is crucial to ensure the reliability and efficiency of the electrical network in Nouakchott. Somlec's efforts aim to prevent unexpected power outages and provide a stable electricity supply to the capital's residents. The scheduled outages will allow the company to perform necessary maintenance tasks without disrupting the entire electrical network.
Somlec's announcement has informed the public about the scheduled power outages, allowing residents to plan accordingly. The company's proactive approach demonstrates its commitment to providing a reliable electricity supply and minimizing disruptions to the community.
The impact of the power outages on daily life and businesses in the affected neighborhoods remains to be seen. Residents and business owners are advised to take necessary precautions to minimize the effects of the outages. Somlec's maintenance work is expected to have a positive impact on the overall performance of the electrical network in the long run.
The scheduled power outages in Nouakchott are a necessary measure to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the electrical network. Somlec's efforts to maintain and upgrade the network will help prevent unexpected power outages and provide a stable electricity supply to the capital's residents.
Key points
- Somlec's scheduled power outages in Nouakchott are necessary for maintenance work at the main central power plant.
- The outages will affect different neighborhoods on each day, with power outages not exceeding four hours in each area.
- Somlec apologized in advance to its subscribers for any inconvenience caused by these temporary power outages.
