Electricity distribution company ECG has scheduled a three-hour blackout for more than 29 communities in Greater Accra on November 1. The outage will take place from 9am to noon, affecting areas undergoing emergency maintenance. Residents in the impacted zones have been advised to prepare for the disruption. The blackout is part of routine infrastructure checks aimed at improving long-term service reliability. No alternative power solutions have been announced for the affected areas. The ECG has not provided details on the specific locations within Greater Accra that will be affected. The planned outage follows recent reports of intermittent power supply in the region. Local authorities have not issued additional warnings or emergency protocols related to the blackout. The schedule was released through official channels without prior public consultation. The blackout is expected to impact daily activities, including transportation and business operations. No immediate safety risks have been identified. The ECG has not confirmed if the maintenance will be repeated in the near future.
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