A Marsa distribution centre switchboard fault led to a widespread power cut this afternoon.
Readers reported a power outage in Naxxar, Sliema, Mosta, Tal-Qroqq, Attard, Bugibba, San Gwann, Mtarfa, Swatar, Siggiewi and all of Gozo.
The power cut was reported at about 4 p.m. A reader from Mtarfa said power was restored after 45 minutes.
Enemalta said the outage was caused by a switchboard fault at the Marsa South distribution centre which caused a power cut in Marsa, Luqa, Qormi, and parts of Paola.
During switching operations, the distribution centre suffered another fault which led to the tripping of Boiler 8 and a Gas turbine at Marsa Power Station and Mosta Distribution centre, which supplies the north of Malta.
Power is expected to be completely restored at 5.00pm.