Residents of Beni Suef city in Egypt are bracing for a scheduled power outage that will last four hours tomorrow, May 7, 2025. The outage, set to take place from 6 AM to 10 AM, is part of a routine maintenance plan aimed at enhancing the efficiency of electrical networks and transformers in the area.
The electricity sector in Beni Suef has announced that the outage will affect several areas, including Khatem Al-Mursaleen, Al-Iman, Al-Askariya, Al-Dairi Al-Alawi, Al-Mu'tamarat, Al-Teb Al-Bishri, Tar'at Al-Boussa, and Al-Maktaba. Specifically, neighborhoods impacted by the outage include locations behind Khatem Al-Mursaleen School, Maskan Al-Iman, Sid Abd Al-Latif Street, and parts of the Dairi road, among others.
In a statement, the electricity sector expressed its apologies to citizens for this temporary disruption, emphasizing that the maintenance work is essential for improving service quality in this vital utility. Residents and local businesses are urged to take necessary precautions to ensure their needs are met during the outage.
Meanwhile, in Port Sudan, Sudan, the situation has escalated dramatically following missile attacks on May 6, 2025, that have resulted in widespread power outages and disrupted air traffic. Explosions rocked the area, which serves as the temporary headquarters for the Sudanese government, marking the third consecutive day of violence stemming from clashes between the Rapid Support Forces and the army.
Witnesses reported seeing flames and smoke rising from a fuel storage facility after a missile strike. Firefighting teams in Port Sudan are struggling to contain the blaze, and there are reports of requests for foreign assistance to combat the fires using aircraft.
According to the national electricity company, the missile attacks targeted the main power station in Port Sudan, leading to a complete blackout in the city. The company has dispatched teams to assess the damage at the power station.
Additionally, the missile strikes have resulted in the cancellation of all scheduled flights at Port Sudan airport, as confirmed by an airport official. This is the first time the Rapid Support Forces have launched missile strikes on Port Sudan since the outbreak of conflict in April 2023.
Despite the escalating violence, there have been no immediate reports of casualties from the missile attacks. The ongoing conflict has already caused tens of thousands of deaths and displaced over 13 million people, contributing to what the United Nations describes as "the worst humanitarian crisis" and "the largest displacement crisis in the world." The Rapid Support Forces have intensified their attacks on civilian infrastructure, causing widespread power outages across the region.
In a related development, the situation in Seiyun, Hadramout, has also worsened due to a power outage crisis. The local Public Electricity Corporation announced on May 6, 2025, that operations of the Al-Amannah Company's generators—responsible for providing 10 megawatts of power—have been suspended due to a depletion of diesel fuel in the Badr Masaa area on May 4.
This disruption has exacerbated the electricity crisis, particularly in the western valley regions, further straining the Wadi Hadramout Electricity Corporation's resources. The corporation is currently working to mitigate the deficit by operating a limited amount of power from the Badr area generators.
Local authorities, including Governor Mabkhout bin Madhi and Valley and Desert Affairs Agent Amer Al-Amri, are actively seeking solutions to restore power services. They have appealed for urgent action to resolve the ongoing electricity issues.
The Wadi Hadramout Electricity Corporation is striving to enhance its efforts within its limited capabilities to alleviate the suffering of residents affected by the power outages.
As the situation unfolds in these regions, residents are left grappling with the immediate impacts of these outages, which have become increasingly common due to ongoing conflicts and infrastructure challenges. The electricity companies are working tirelessly to address these issues, but the path to restoring stability remains fraught with difficulties.
