Chibis: No power restoration timeline as specialists pushed to limit

Work at the site to restore the power lines of Rosseti is being carried out in extremely severe weather conditions. This was reported by Governor Andrey Chibis in his Telegram channel. There are also problems with the delivery of equipment: the terrain is rugged, with many steep ascents. A helicopter also failed to land due to zero visibility.

«Specialists are working at the limit of their capabilities, trying again and again to do everything possible to restore the lines, but it is difficult to name specific deadlines now. Once again, specialists are attempting to erect temporary supports, but the weather is making its own adjustments,» the head of the region said.

Chibis thanked the Northern Fleet and private companies for their prompt assistance with the necessary equipment, as well as the employees of the Ministry of Emergency Situations (EMERCOM) for delivering workers to the accident site.

«Upon my return, I will hold a final operational meeting, where we will discuss what additional measures we can take taking into account the day»s work, as well as the current status of the territories without power supply,« the governor said.

Let us remind you that in Severomorsk on January 26, all kindergartens will operate as usual. However, educational institutions in Murmansk are switching to remote learning; we reported who will be affected by the changes.

The administration of Murmansk told about the schools that will be open on Monday.

Due to the accident on the power lines of Rosseti North-West, tomorrow, January 26, temporary changes will occur in the operation of medical organizations in the Murmansk region.

Also, Murmansk residents were urged to leave for work earlier, and additional buses will be deployed on some routes.

A state of emergency has been introduced in the Murmansk region. The prosecutor«s office of the Murmansk region has already launched an investigation due to mass power outages. A criminal case has been initiated. It turned out that the fallen power line supports had been in service for almost 60 years.

Murmansk residents were told where they can go to warm up and charge electronic devices. Interactive maps have also been prepared for the city residents. See how queues are forming at assistance points for hot water and charging. Northerners told how they are coping with the difficulties when there has been no electricity for the third day already.

All important and up-to-date information about the power outage in Murmansk and the region we publish in an online broadcast.