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Oman launches probe into power outage

APSR has confirmed that electricity services have been fully restored in all affected areas.

TAS News Service

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Tuesday, September 6, 2022

MUSCAT: The Authority for Public Services Regulation (APSR) has ordered a detailed investigation following a major power outage that brought the country to a standstill on Monday.

In a statement issued, APSR confirmed that electricity services have been fully restored in all affected areas.

Airport operations were partially affected, traffic signals failed causing huge traffic snarls in Muscat, while many shops were forced to close due to the power outage. Internet and mobile phone services were also disrupted in many places forcing people to leave home early from work.

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