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Cyclone Shaheen: Electricity fully restored in Muscat, Barka

In the aftermath of Cyclone Shaheen, electricity in many parts of the country were cut-off.

TAS News Service

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Tuesday, October 5, 2021

MUSCAT: Electricity has been restored to 100 per cent in all areas of Muscat Governorate, Barka, and Saham, head of Authority for Public Services Regulation (APSR) said on Tuesday.

In the aftermath of Cyclone Shaheen, electricity in many parts of the country were cut-off. “The electricity network has been greatly affected in the state of Suwaiq, and we are redoubling our efforts to restore service completely as soon as possible in the state,” he said.

However, electricity has been restored 92% in the wilayat of Musanna, 76% in the wilayat of Al Khaboura, and 22% in the wilayat of Suwaiq. Water services were restored at 100% in the governorates of North and South Al Batinah.

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