voolukatkestus

Voolukatkestus, also known as a power outage or blackout, refers to a period when the supply of electricity is interrupted. This can occur due to various reasons, including technical failures in the power grid, damage to infrastructure from severe weather events like storms or high winds, or planned maintenance and upgrades by electricity providers. In some cases, voolukatkestus can also be caused by excessive demand on the grid that exceeds its capacity, leading to a deliberate shutdown to prevent wider system collapse.

The duration of a voolukatkestus can vary significantly, ranging from a few minutes to several hours or even days, depending on the cause and the extent of the problem. During an outage, essential services that rely on electricity, such as lighting, heating, cooling, refrigeration, communication networks, and medical equipment, become inoperable. This can lead to significant disruption in daily life, business operations, and public safety. Electricity companies typically work to restore power as quickly as possible, prioritizing critical infrastructure and areas with the most significant impact. Proactive measures like maintaining infrastructure and investing in grid resilience are employed to minimize the frequency and duration of these interruptions.