[Breaking News/Video]Power outage across Miyako Island, up to 25,500 homes, restoration undecided (updated from time to time) – Ryukyu Shimpo Digital

Publication date and time April 25, 2024 07:06Update date and time April 25, 2024 07:34

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■As of 6:40 a.m. on the 25th

According to Okinawa Electric Power, as of 3:12 a.m. on the 25th, approximately 25,500 homes across Miyakojima City were experiencing power outages. Approximately 20,000 homes were still without power at around 6:40 a.m. that day. According to the company, the cause is under investigation. Expected recovery is undetermined.

A woman in her 70s who was walking in Morikaetsu Park in Hirara Higashi-Nakasone, Miyakojima City said, “When I woke up around 4:30 a.m., the lights were out.I haven’t had any problems so far, but I’m sure it will affect me in the future.” I think it’s going to happen. I want to take measures such as not opening the refrigerator.”