A pipeline explosion near the Tishreen power station in Eastern Ghouta has forced the shutdown of three major power plants, leading to increased electricity rationing.
Key facts
- •The explosion occurred on Wednesday near the Tishreen power station in Eastern Ghouta.
- •Three power plants—Tishreen, Deir Ali, and Nasiriyah—were forced out of service.
- •The shutdown was caused by the loss of gas supplies necessary for plant operations.
- •The Syrian Electricity Company reported that a fire at the site was still burning following the blast.
- •Authorities warned of increased power rationing due to the reduced generating capacity.
A gas pipeline exploded Wednesday near the Tishreen power station in the Eastern Ghouta region of Syria, outside Damascus. The blast, which was reported by Alikhbariah TV, resulted in the immediate shutdown of the Tishreen, Deir Ali, and Nasiriyah power plants after their gas supplies were severed.
Impact on Electricity Supply
The Syrian Electricity Company confirmed that the three affected power plants have been taken out of service due to the loss of fuel. The company warned that this disruption will reduce overall electricity generation capacity and lead to an increase in power rationing hours for the public.
Emergency Response
Specialized teams have been deployed to the site to address the fire caused by the explosion. The Syrian Electricity Company stated that it is working to manage the incident and will provide further updates regarding the status of the power facilities and the electricity supply as the situation develops.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by Anadolu Agency Middle East, Daily Sabah.
