Outage in Simferopol Tied to Stormy Evening and Technical Faults
In Simferopol, local reports indicated that a stormy evening largely contributed to a citywide power outage. The Crimean Ministry of Fuel and Energy clarified the situation in brief statements to DEA News, outlining the key events of the disruption.
According to official information, at 22:49 Moscow time on May 21, a wire in a high voltage line was severed due to harsh weather conditions and strong winds. This rupture caused a partial blackout affecting subscribers within Simferopol and the surrounding Simferopol district. The immediate consequence was a drop in electricity supply to a significant portion of residential and commercial users as the network adjusted to the fault.
Early explanations from local authorities attributed the outage to a technical malfunction and a technological interruption, noting that the fault originated on the 110 kV transmission line. The incident disrupted power for a segment of consumers, who experienced a temporary loss of service while the system isolated the fault and began restoration procedures.
There had been earlier reports of a broader outage that affected Simferopol and nearby villages, with power restored after service was reestablished. In the subsequent update from Krymenergo, officials confirmed that the line fault led to a load disconnection estimated at approximately 42 MW. The restoration work progressed steadily and the electricity supply was brought back to most consumers after a few hours, reducing the duration of the blackout for the majority of affected residents.
Industry observers note that weather conditions can quickly stress transmission infrastructure, especially on lines carrying substantial loads. Investigations typically focus on weather-induced mechanical strain, protective relay actions, and network reconfiguration to prevent further faults. While the immediate cause in this case involved a cut wire, the response highlighted how power utilities coordinate fault isolation with rapid restoration protocols to minimize downtime for customers. The event underscores the importance of maintaining transmission assets and having contingency plans that address severe weather. Attribution for the reporting follows official statements from Krymenergo and the Crimean Ministry of Fuel and Energy, as summarized for public update purposes.