Lightning strike at Johannesburg's Eikenhof substation caused power outage, disrupting water supply.

A lightning strike caused a power outage at Johannesburg's Eikenhof substation, affecting the Eikenhof Pump Station that supplies water to some suburbs, prompting Mayor Kabelo Gwamanda to warn residents to prepare for more water challenges. This follows a previous power failure at Rand Water's Eikenhof Pump Station due to lightning. The city urged residents to conserve water amid the hot weather conditions while Rand Water and Johannesburg Water work to address the issue.

March 19, 2024
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