Schools close after capital-wide power outage
STELCO confirmed the outage and stated that efforts are ongoing to identify the technical issue and restore electricity to the affected areas.
Schools in Malé and Hulhumalé cancelled afternoon sessions Sunday following a power outage that began at 12:40 p.m.
State Electric Company Limited (STELCO) confirmed the outage and stated that efforts are ongoing to identify the technical issue and restore electricity to the affected areas.
As the restoration timeline remained uncertain, schools dismissed students shortly after they arrived for afternoon classes, which typically begin at 12:30 p.m.
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has ordered an investigation into the cause of the power disruption in the Greater Malé Region. Further updates from the authorities are expected.
