Two thousand E-Redes customers without power at 19:30 due to bad weather

Approximately 2,000 customers remained without power as of 19:30 on Tuesday 10 November. Due to the worsening weather from the storm 'Charles', all E-Redes service points will be closed to the public on Wednesday 11 November; meanwhile, the government has ordered the closure of schools and non-essential public services across all districts for that day.

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If you are a resident, expect major disruptions on Wednesday 11 November including closed schools and public offices, and be prepared for potential power outages and transport restrictions across the country.

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