power cut

British

noun

Sometimes shortened to: cut. a temporary interruption or reduction in the supply of electrical power to a particular area

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The Dominican Republic has experienced a nationwide power cut which officials said was linked to a failure in the electricity transmission system.

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The power cut appears to be affecting homes mostly in the South Island, though authorities say that the electricity supply was being restored progressively.

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These include a power cut affecting 226 customers in the Steynton area of Milford Haven, 100 homes without power in Cathays, Cardiff and 31 customers affected in Gorseinon.

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SP Energy Networks reported a large power cut in Penmaenmawr, Conwy and in the Trefriw and Llanrwst area.

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In north Wales, SP Energy Networks said a power cut was affecting the Llanaelhaearn area of Gwynedd.

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