Strong winds cause power outages - Nukissiorfiit asks citizens to turn off electrical appliances

Several citizens report that there is currently no electricity in Nuuk. Several citizens report that the water supply is also affected. The police telephone in the emergency center may be affected.

NOTE: Updated with new information at 00:07.

Nuuk has just been plunged into darkness. Several citizens in Nuuk are reporting power outages on social media.

Several citizens report that there has been a power outage since 10:30 p.m.

Nukissiorfiit reports that they are working on the matter.

- Due to the accident, there is a power outage throughout the city. Nukissiorfiit is working to restore power with an emergency generator, Nukissiorfiit informs.

The Greenland Police informs that the police emergency telephone may be affected by a power outage:

- There is a power outage in Nuuk. The police telephone number may be affected. Citizens can therefore also contact 56 01 12.

- If mobile telephony is affected as a result of the power outage, citizens can contact the local police station in person if they need police assistance, says the Greenland Police on their Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/gronlandspoliti/

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