Gas Pipeline Explosion in Syria Knocks Three Power Plants Offline
The blast is expected to lead to increased hours of power rationing, according to reports.
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A gas pipeline has exploded in Syria, knocking three power plants offline, according to Al Jazeera.
The explosion is expected to result in increased power rationing hours as the affected plants remain out of service.
Impact on power supply
Details on the cause of the explosion and the specific plants affected were not disclosed in the available report.
Syria's power infrastructure has faced repeated strain in recent years, with outages and rationing already a regular feature of daily life in parts of the country.
Authorities have not yet indicated a timeline for repairing the pipeline or restoring the affected power plants to service, according to available reporting.
The incident adds further pressure to a power grid already under significant stress.
Sources
- Gas pipeline explodes in Syria, knocks three power plants offline — Al Jazeera — All
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