Rainstorm Destroys Power Tower in Lagos — TCN Issues Fresh Update
TCN announces power disruption in Lagos after rainstorm destroys transmission tower, with repair efforts underway.
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced a major disruption to electricity supply in parts of Lagos following a rainstorm that reportedly damaged a critical power transmission tower.
According to TCN, the severe weather caused the collapse of the infrastructure, affecting power distribution across several areas. The agency stated that emergency response teams have been deployed to assess the damage and begin repair work.
Residents in affected locations have experienced outages, with authorities urging patience as efforts are underway to restore supply. TCN assured the public that engineers are working to rebuild the damaged tower and stabilize the grid as quickly as possible.
The incident highlights the impact of extreme weather on national infrastructure, raising concerns about the resilience of power systems during heavy storms.
Further updates are expected as restoration work progresses.
