Syria experienced a nationwide power outage on Tuesday night due to issues in the national grid. A spokesperson for the energy ministry stated that technical teams were actively addressing the problem. Power has been restored to the provinces of Homs, Hama, and Tartous, while other governorates are expected to regain power gradually throughout the day.

A view shows electricity pylons in Kiswah, Damascus suburbs, Syria September 8, 2021.

Syria faces severe power shortages, with state electricity only available for two or three hours in most areas. The outage has highlighted the challenges of maintaining reliable energy supplies in the country. Since the ouster of Bashar al-Assad by the Islamic group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, Damascus has depended on Iran for oil to generate electricity. However, due to political developments, this supply has been halted.

To mitigate the crisis, the interim government led by President Ahmed al-Sharaa has pledged to increase power supply. This includes importing electricity from Jordan and using floating power barges to supplement state-generated power. Additionally, Damascus has announced the arrival of two electricity-generating ships from Turkey and Qatar, which will aid in boosting energy supplies.

The situation remains fragile, with the need for coordinated efforts to restore electricity and ensure the well-being of the population.