UPDATE: A significant power cut has left over 100 households and businesses in Gloucestershire without electricity this afternoon. The National Grid reports that engineers are actively working to restore power after the outage began at approximately noon today.
Residents in several affected areas, including postcodes GL2 2FN, GL2 2GP, GL2 2SA, GL2 2SD, GL2 2SF, GL2 4SA, and GL2 5GP, are facing disruptions that could last until around 6:30 PM. Specifically, 117 properties are currently without power, creating significant inconveniences for families and local businesses.
A spokesperson from the National Grid stated, “We became aware of this power cut at 12:01 PM this afternoon and immediately began work to restore supply. We understand how disruptive this is and sincerely apologize for the impact on your day. Our engineers are working to get your power back on as quickly as possible.”
As the situation develops, residents are encouraged to keep informed about restoration efforts through the National Grid’s dedicated updates page at powercuts.nationalgrid.co.uk.
This outage comes during a busy afternoon, affecting daily routines and operations for many in the community. Officials are urging residents to remain patient as restoration efforts continue.
Stay tuned for further updates as this situation unfolds. The urgency of restoring power highlights the critical role electricity plays in our daily lives and the significant impact of outages on community well-being.
