Somelec cuts power in Nouakchott for maintenance
Temporary electricity outages will affect five Nouakchott districts between October 30 and November 1, 2026.
The Mauritanian Electricity Company (Somelec) announced temporary power cuts in five Nouakchott districts from Friday, October 30 to Sunday, November 1, 2026. These maintenance works on electrical installations will last up to four hours daily in affected areas. The cuts are scheduled for Tevrag Zeina and Ksar on October 30, Teyarett and Dar al-Naïm on October 31, and Carrefour (Arafat) on November 1.
Somelec stated the work will occur at the main 33/15 kV central substation between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. The company apologized to customers for the inconvenience, explaining the outages are necessary for network maintenance and operational safety. These repairs aim to ensure the continued reliability of the electricity supply.
The maintenance operations are part of periodic upkeep for the electrical infrastructure. Somelec aims to guarantee the safe functioning of its network through these scheduled interventions. Customers are advised to prepare for potential disruptions during the specified dates.
Why it mattersResidents and businesses in five districts of Nouakchott will experience temporary electricity outages for up to four hours daily.