Kuwait City, March 01 (QNA) - The Ministry of Electricity, Water, and Renewable Energy in Kuwait announced today that some overhead power lines in the southern region of the country, in addition to the lines adjacent to the Sixth Ring Road, went out of service due to debris resulting from the interception of a number of drones, causing a temporary disturbance in the electrical grid and partial power outages in several areas.
In a statement, the ministry affirmed that professional contingency teams embarked on their work immediately after the incident and are currently assessing the damages and conducting the essential repairs to restore electric power to the affected areas as quickly as possible, based on the highest safety standards and approved technical measures.
The ministry emphasized that the situation regarding electricity and water is under control, as the electricity production systems and water desalination facilities are operating at high efficiency amid constant follow-up around the clock to ensure uninterrupted services. (QNA)