EDSA Announces Power Outage in 14 Western Area Communities After Heavy storm
Deborah Sorie A heavy storm that swept through the Western Area has left several communities without electricity after causing damage to parts of the distribution network, the Electricity Distribution and Supply Authority (EDSA) announced on May 6, 2026.
The affected communities include Barmouth Community, Barmoi Hotel, Murray Town Barracks, Grammar School, Okeky, KADCO, Kuntorloh Community, Spur Road, Spur Loop, Chinese, Orugu Village, Upper Medical Store, and New England.
In a press release, EDSA confirmed that its technical teams have identified the faults and repair works are actively underway. Crews have been deployed to ensure safe and timely restoration of power supply to all affected areas.
The Authority apologised for the inconvenience caused by the outage and assured the public that every effort is being made to restore service in the shortest possible time.
EDSA appealed for patience and understanding from its valued customers as repair work continues.
Is Edsa even given light
Or they’re mocking people
Every day power outage like if the light is even there
Is Kuntorloh Community in western estate? This isn’t a storm , Kuntorloh has suffered almost a month without electricity.
We are still on the stone age system