Giza Power Crisis: Emergency Moves and Technical Mobilization After 18-Hour Outage
In response to the prolonged power outage in Giza, which lasted nearly 18 hours, Eng. Gaber Desouky, Chairman of the Egyptian Electricity Holding Company, issued urgent directives to the South and North Cairo Electricity Distribution Companies to deploy backup generators in affected areas. This came amid growing public complaints and the cascading impact on water services.
Al-Dahab Station: The Heart of the Crisis
The issue originated from a major fault at the Al-Dahab Island power station, which caused a sudden blackout at 11 p.m. the previous night. Despite extended repair efforts, technicians encountered a new fault after completing maintenance, which led to renewed outages and delays in restoring stable power.
Emergency Generators Deployed to Contain the Crisis
In a swift response, several backup generators were dispatched to critical zones in Giza to provide temporary supply while repairs continue at the main station. North Cairo teams were also called in to support South Cairo efforts, providing more generators and deploying technical crews to the hardest-hit areas.
Blackout Disrupts Water Services
The power failure also led to the shutdown of several water and wastewater stations, causing water cuts in multiple neighborhoods. Coordination between the electricity and water companies is underway to accelerate service restoration and reduce pressure on infrastructure.
Technical Teams on the Ground, 24/7 Supervision
The Ministry of Electricity raised the alert level to maximum. Technicians were ordered to work around the clock in rotating shifts until full service returns. Emergency teams were deployed across districts to handle issues as soon as they're detected.
Assurances of Grid Stability and Crisis Containment
Despite the outage, the Electricity Holding Company affirmed the national grid remains stable. The Al-Dahab station incident is considered an isolated emergency driven by extreme heat and excessive load. Officials stressed that preventive measures are in motion to avoid recurrence, especially during peak summer demand.
Public Urged to Conserve and Report Issues Promptly
Authorities concluded with an appeal to citizens to conserve power during peak hours and use emergency hotlines for continued service disruptions. The crisis, they emphasized, is under control and full recovery is only a matter of time.
