Power outage affects homes in Húsavík, Iceland, expected to last until evening

A widespread power outage is affecting many homes in Húsavík, expected to last until the evening. The outage is attributed to a fault in the local power distribution network, according to Rarik, the local utility company. Repair work is already underway, but electricity is not anticipated to be restored until around 10:30 PM.

The blackout began around 12:30 PM, meaning that residents could be without power for nearly ten hours. A map detailing the areas impacted by the outage has been made available to the public. Rarik has confirmed that ongoing repairs are expected to resolve the issue, with updates provided through their control center, reachable at the phone number 528-9000. Further information will be shared as the situation develops.