Zesa blames rains for power outages
By Andile Tshuma
The Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority (Zesa) has blamed the latest increase in power outages on heavy rains that are falling across the country almost daily.
In a statement issued yesterday, the power utility said it was experiencing a lot of faults due to the wet weather.
“Zesa Holdings advises its customers countrywide that there is an increase in electric faults due to the prevailing heavy rains that are interfering with the electricity infrastructure,” reads part of the statement.
The power utility said the heavy rains have resulted in an increase in unplanned power outages with faults taking longer to rectify.
Zesa said the public must not equate the power cuts to load shedding.
“Consumers should not interpret outages as load shedding and should not at any time attempt to repair faults as this may lead to electrocution. Affected customers are advised to contact their nearest Customer Service centres for assistance,” said Zesa.
The heavy rains have led to loss of lives and destruction of property in different parts of the country. In some areas homesteads, schools and clinics have been destroyed. The Chronicle
