Power cut affecting Reading and nearby areas
RG8 0NT, RG8 0NU, RG8 0QS, RG8 0QT, RG8 0SR and 12 more postcodes
Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks Looking after the electricity network in this area.
When will the power be back?
Expected back by 02 Nov, 16:00
This is the operator's latest estimate and may change.
Started
02 Nov, 11:52
Customers affected
~46 (operator's estimate)
Affected area (approximate)
What happened?
We're sorry about the power cut in the area. The power cut is affecting 46 properties in the area shown on the map. We are working with our engineers to fix the problem as quickly as possible, and will keep you updated here on Power Track.<br/><br/>Engineers are on the way and will arrive in the area at 13:30 02/11/2026. 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 16:00 02/11/2026.<br/><br/>The power cut has been caused by a fault on our overhead network. Issues like this do happen, and our engineers are very experienced at fixing them. Often, power can be restored quickly with a simple reset or by replacing a fuse at a nearby substation. If the problem is more complicated, repairs may take a little longer but our teams will keep working until everything is safely back up and running. Well keep you updated along the way.<br/><br/>If you need more information, please send us a message on <a href="https://wa.me/447342028546/">Whatsapp</a> or call us on 105 and quote reference 'UG5530'
Which areas are affected?
This incident is reported as affecting the following postcodes:
RG8 0NT, RG8 0NU, RG8 0QS, RG8 0QT, RG8 0SR, RG8 0UB, RG8 0UD, RG8 0UE, RG8 0UH, RG8 0UJ, RG8 0UL, RG8 0UN, RG8 0UP, RG8 0UR, RG8 0UT, RG8 0UU, RG8 0
Show on mapLatest updates
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02 Nov, 11:55
Power cut reported
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02 Nov, 11:58
Power cut reported
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02 Nov, 12:03
Power cut reported
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02 Nov, 12:05
Power cut reported
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02 Nov, 12:33
Power cut reported
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02 Nov, 12:35
Power cut reported
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02 Nov, 12:38
Power cut reported
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02 Nov, 12:45
Power cut reported
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02 Nov, 13:38
Power cut reported
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02 Nov, 13:45
Power cut reported
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02 Nov, 13:53
Power cut reported
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02 Nov, 13:55
Power cut reported
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02 Nov, 14:28
Power cut reported
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02 Nov, 14:33
Power cut reported
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02 Nov, 14:35
Power cut reported
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