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07-06-2011, 02:30 PM
A large part of the national electricity system suffered blackouts, according to Hoy, caused by torrential rains in Santo Domingo and the surrounding areas. Both Ede-Sur and Ede-Este issued press statements informing that they were forced to double their repair teams to deal with the downed power lines that interrupted service on more than 40 circuits. Ede-Sur reported significant blackouts in more than 20 of its circuits, with more than 355 reported interruptions. At the same time Ede-Este said that they had work brigades fixing 21 circuits. The National District, Monte Plata, La Altagracia, Boca Chica, San Pedro de Macoris, La Romana, Hato Mayor, Higuey and El Seibo were worst affected. However, in the Cibao, Ede-Norte said that their systems were working normally and that no unscheduled blackouts were reported.
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