Enemalta warned of power cuts in some areas as it works to provide alternative connections to areas supplied by the Marsa Distribution Centre, which was badly damaged in an explosion on Tuesday.

Areas that were connected to the grid through cables and equipment damaged during Tuesday’s fire at the distribution centre had to be temporarily linked through other connections, it explained.

This was done to provide electricity supply to all areas in the shortest time possible. 

However, this emergency intervention was placing further strain on other parts of the grid in the same region. There may thus be other localised disruptions in the areas supplied by this distribution centre.

Enemalta said the extensive damage caused to the distribution centre had limited the availability of alternative distribution channels in the region.

"Enemalta is now working to restore these alternative connections to be in a better position to swiftly adapt to any other unexpected faults without disrupting supply. These measures would also help to recover the grid’s flexibility and stability and to alleviate the pressure on connections currently in use. Additional resources are being allocated to complete these works as soon as possible."

Tuesday's nationwide power cut plunged the island into darkness in the midst of the tourism season and even led to a two-hour closure of the runway.

The corporation thanked its employees who immediately responded to this emergency and are working around the clock to carry out the necessary works to secure electricity supply in the area.

It regretted any inconvenience caused.