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Power cut affecting Portsmouth and nearby areas

PO2 0QU, PO2 0SW, PO3 5EQ, PO2 0, PO3 5

Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks Looking after the electricity network in this area.

Started

28 Oct, 04:50

Customers affected

~0 (operator's estimate)

Status

Restored 28 Oct, 10:56

Affected area (approximate)

What happened?

We're sorry about the power cut in the area. The power cut is affecting some properties in the area shown on the map, but not all. This is why you may notice some of your neighbours have power, but you don't. It is normal to see 1 in 3 homes affected. We are working with our engineers to fix the problem as quickly as possible, and well keep you updated here on PowerTrack.<br/><br/>Engineers have arrived in the area. They are working hard to fix the problem and will get your power back on as quickly as possible. At this stage, we're aiming to have your power back on by 09:30 28/10/2026. If this changes, we'll let you know.<br/><br/>

Which areas are affected?

This incident is reported as affecting the following postcodes:

PO2 0QU, PO2 0SW, PO3 5EQ, PO2 0, PO3 5

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Latest updates

  • 28 Oct, 05:15

    Power cut reported

    We're sorry about the power cut in the area. The power cut is affecting some properties in the area shown on the map, but not all. This is why you may notice some of your neighbours have power, but you don't. It is normal to see 1 in 3 homes affected. We are working with our engineers to fix the problem as quickly as possible, and well keep you updated here on PowerTrack.<br/><br/>We're finding the closest engineer available. They'll be making their way to the area as soon as possible. When they're on their way, we'll let you know what time they'll be arriving. At this stage, we're aiming to have your power back on by09:30 28/10/2026.<br/><br/>

  • 28 Oct, 05:17

    Power cut reported

  • 28 Oct, 05:30

    Power cut reported

    We're sorry about the power cut in the area. The power cut is affecting some properties in the area shown on the map, but not all. This is why you may notice some of your neighbours have power, but you don't. It is normal to see 1 in 3 homes affected. We are working with our engineers to fix the problem as quickly as possible, and well keep you updated here on PowerTrack.<br/><br/>Engineers have arrived in the area. They are working hard to fix the problem and will get your power back on as quickly as possible. At this stage, we're aiming to have your power back on by 09:30 28/10/2026. If this changes, we'll let you know.<br/><br/>

  • 28 Oct, 05:35

    Power cut reported

    We're sorry about the power cut in the area. The power cut is affecting some properties in the area shown on the map, but not all. This is why you may notice some of your neighbours have power, but you don't. It is normal to see 1 in 3 homes affected. We are working with our engineers to fix the problem as quickly as possible, and well keep you updated here on PowerTrack.<br/><br/>Engineers are on the way and will arrive in the area at 06:20 28/10/2026. When they get there, they'll work hard to fix the problem as quickly as possible. We'll keep you updated with any new information. At this stage, we're aiming to have your power back on by 09:30 28/10/2026.<br/><br/>

  • 28 Oct, 05:37

    Power cut reported

  • 28 Oct, 06:45

    Power cut reported

    We're sorry about the power cut in the area. The power cut is affecting some properties in the area shown on the map, but not all. This is why you may notice some of your neighbours have power, but you don't. It is normal to see 1 in 3 homes affected. We are working with our engineers to fix the problem as quickly as possible, and well keep you updated here on PowerTrack.<br/><br/>Engineers have arrived in the area. They are working hard to fix the problem and will get your power back on as quickly as possible. At this stage, we're aiming to have your power back on by 09:30 28/10/2026. If this changes, we'll let you know.<br/><br/>

  • 28 Oct, 06:47

    Power cut reported

  • 28 Oct, 08:20

    Power restored

  • 28 Oct, 10:16

    Power cut reported

  • 28 Oct, 10:56

    Power restored

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