Eskom warns of possible stage 2 loadshedding
Stage 2 allows for up to 2000 MW of the national load to be shed. It is twice as severe as stage 1.
ACCORDING to Eskom there is a high probability of stage 2 rotational loadshedding from 9am until 10pm today as a result of the loss of additional units overnight.
Also read: Eskom confirms stage 1 loadshedding
Eskom said in a tweet that this would only be implemented if absolutely necessary, and is the alternative to a dangerous total blackout.
#PowerAlert : As a result of a loss of additional units overnight the probability of stage 2 loadshedding is high from 09:00 to 22:00 today. @CityPowerJhb @City_Ekurhuleni @CityofCT @CityofJoburgZA @eThekwiniM @CityTshwane @TrafficSA @ewnreporter @SABCNewsOnline
— Eskom Hld SOC Ltd (@Eskom_SA) November 30, 2018
Eskom implemented stage 1 load shedding yesterday, 29 November.
Stage 2 allows for up to 2000 MW of the national load to be shed. It is twice as severe as stage 1.
Eskom customers can visit Eskom or contact the utility’s customer care centre on 0860 037 566 for a load shedding schedule or visit www.eskom.co.za/Pages/LS_schedules.aspx.
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