In the face of massive power cuts in Egypt, the government in Cairo has decided to end electricity exports to Lebanon, Syria, Jordan and Libya:
The contracts signed with these countries stipulate that the power supply will be from surpluses during off-peak periods, Aktham Abul Ela, the ministry of electricity’s undersecretary told Al Hayat.
The article doesn’t say exactly when the supply was cut which could mean the electricity situation may get worse in Lebanon within the next 24 hours. Power cuts have been a chronic issue this summer from Sharjah to Saudi thanks to record high temperatures and major power drains in part to air conditioning systems.
The region's power grid is under immense pressure - with power cuts across Egypt, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia and the UAE
If you are interest to see what exactly Electricity Minister Bassil has planned for the next 4 years, then you can check out yesterday’s post.
3 comments
BeirutBoy
August 24, 2010 at 5:21 PM (UTC 4) Link to this comment
Just when you though it wouldn’t get worse…
Jad Aoun
August 24, 2010 at 7:42 PM (UTC 4) Link to this comment
Lebanon seems to have a knack for reaching rock bottom and then discovering a new bottom.
Mariam
August 25, 2010 at 10:46 AM (UTC 4) Link to this comment
I know I’m speaking from a privileged perspective..
But bil na2is… mana bhaji la2inon erabhona miniyie