Halberstadt (dpa/sa) - After the large-scale power failure in the Harz district, the supply situation is currently stable, according to the network operator Avacon. The company announced on Tuesday morning. Repair work is currently being carried out on a broken ground wire. If the weather permits, a helicopter will also fly over the network. "Hurricane gusts are still to be expected, which could delay the work."
In the Harz district, the power went out for several hours during the night from Sunday to Monday. Tens of thousands of households were affected, including in the cities of Halberstadt, Blankenburg, Wernigerode and other communities. According to the grid operator, the cause was freezing rain and the associated damage to the power grid. On Monday, there were still disturbances during the day. According to the Harz district, a weather-related crack in a line in front of the substation in Hüttenrode on Sunday shortly after 10 p.m. caused the widespread power failure.
