The Guyana Power and Light Incorporated (GPL Inc.) is working to restore power in those areas across Region Four (Demerara-Mahaica) that are currently without electricity.
Director of Operations, Bharat Harjohn, told the Department of Public Information (DPI) that due to heavy rainfall in the wee hours this morning, three circuits tripped, resulting in service interruptions in several areas in Georgetown, on the East Coast and East Bank of Demerara.
“As of now they are checking the circuits for faults,” he said.
Adding that the minor issues will be dealt with immediately, however, the major ones will take some time.
“We have to wait and see as those examinations are taking place at the moment.”
Th affected areas include; Georgetown; Prashad Nagar, Kitty, Campbellville, Subryanville, Newtown, Queenstown, Alberttown, Bel Air, South Ruimveldt, Festival City, North Ruimveldt, Guyhoc Gardens, Roxanne Burnham Gardens, Stevedore, Tucville, Lamaha Park and PP QQ Scheme. East Coast Demerara; South Sophia to Success and East Bank Demerara; Nandy Park to Hope. (Modified from the Department of Public Information)
