ESO spokeswoman for public relations, Rasa Juodkienė, provided updates to the news agency Elta regarding power outages caused by severe weather, which may include squalls and hail. Juodkienė reported that the recorded numbers of service disruptions were fluctuating rapidly. At 3:00 PM, the company had documented up to 6,000 incidents, with the count increasing significantly to over 8,200 customers disconnected by 4:00 PM, according to the ESO disconnection map.
Juodkienė specified that the most substantial disruptions were concentrated near the Šalčininkai and Molėtai areas. She noted that the numbers of affected customers were continually changing as the storm progressed. In response to the escalating situation, ESO has mobilized extensive resources.
According to the spokesperson, personnel efforts have been significantly augmented, resulting in an increased deployment of brigades, dispatchers, and support staff, all focused on restoring power as swiftly as possible. At the time of the report, the primary areas experiencing service interruptions were identified as the Vilnius and Utena regions, with Molėtai and Šalčininkai highlighted as key points of concern. The company continues to monitor the developing weather patterns and the resulting infrastructure impact to manage the response efficiently.
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