Maichew Town Left Completely Without Electricity After Storm Knocks Down Transmission Towers

Maichew town was left completely without electricity service on Sunday, Nahase 24, 2018 E.C., starting around 5:30 PM. The total power outage was caused by severe weather featuring heavy rain mixed with strong winds. According to the Maichew Town Communication Affairs Office, six electricity transmission towers collapsed as a result of the natural disaster. The incident occurred in Kara-Adishaw Kebele, located in Raya Azebo Woreda within the Southern Zone. The local electric utility branch confirmed that maintenance teams are working urgently to repair the damaged infrastructure. However, authorities cautioned that the restoration work could take several days to fully complete, and urged residents to remain patient until service is restored.