About 12 tūkst. customers lost power across Kaunas on Monday afternoon following a cable network failure.
Cable Network Failure Affects Dainavos and Kaunas LEZ
Power cuts hit multiple locations throughout the city starting around 13:00. A reader reported that the Dainavos district lost electricity, affecting the VDU Lyceum on Partizanų Street and the “Gaja” sports school. Another resident noted that outages struck Pramonės Avenue and surrounding areas, where traffic lights also stopped working. Around 13:50, reports came in from the Kaunas Free Economic Zone (LEZ) regarding the blackout. ESO public relations representative Rasa Juodkienė confirmed that the disruptions affected approximately 12 tūkst. customers in total. She stated that the issue stemmed from a fault in the cable network.
Did You Know? Over 6 tūkst. customers experienced power outages lasting up to three minutes before standard operations resumed.
Repair Crews Restore Service
By 14:00, ESO crews were working to restore electricity to the remaining roughly 2 tūkst. customers. R. Juodkienė stated that power supply for those remaining accounts should return to normal shortly. She also confirmed that electricity service to the Kaunas LEZ had already been successfully restored.
Frequently Asked Questions
What caused the electricity outages across the city?
According to ESO representative Rasa Juodkienė, the sudden loss of power occurred due to an issue within the cable network.
Which specific locations were impacted by the blackout?
Residents reported outages in the Dainavos district—including the VDU Lyceum on Partizanų Street and the “Gaja” sports school—along with Pramonės Avenue, surrounding areas, and the Kaunas LEZ.
How did the sudden daytime blackout impact your daily routine in Kaunas?
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