A sudden power outage struck parts of Malé and Hulhumalé on Sunday afternoon from around 12:30 PM, which STELCO attributed to an unforeseen technical issue and said was being addressed. The blackout follows earlier power disruptions in the Greater Malé area and comes amid STELCO infrastructure upgrades including the Annex-2 power plant in Hulhumalé.
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A sudden power outage plunged parts of Malé and Hulhumalé into darkness on Sunday afternoon, starting around 12:30 PM.
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Due to a technical issue, electricity service has been interrupted in Malé and Hulhumalé. Efforts are underway to identify and resolve the problem. We apologize for any inconvenience caused
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a backup power plant with a capacity of 20.2 MW was commissioned in the Malé region in June 2023
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In March 2025, the company inaugurated the Annex-2 power plant in Hulhumalé, equipped with 12 generator sets totaling 19.2 MW capacity
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a backup power plant with a capacity of 20.2 MW was commissioned in the Malé region in June 2023
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In May 2025, a man was arrested for damaging STELCO power cables in Malé, leading to outages in several residences .
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Earlier, in July 2024, cable theft at a STELCO substation near Majeedhiyya School prompted power cuts in some Malé areas .
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