Elderly widow left in darkness for over 48 hours after Port Moresby Blackout

An elderly widow in Port Moresby was left without electricity for more than 48 hours following a weather-related power outage on March 2, raising concerns over response times and service delivery by PNG Power Ltd.Strong winds and heavy rain between 10am and 11am on March 2 caused a power blackout across parts of the city. While electricity was restored to most residential areas between 5pm and 6pm the same day, one home remained in darkness, that of a widowed mother caring for her grandchildren.To access this post, you must purchase Web, Web – One-Day, Web – 14-Day, Web – One-Month, Web – Three-Month, Web – Six-Month, Web – Annual, Web & eBook, Web & eBook – One-Day, Web & eBook – 14-Day, Web & eBook – One-Month, Web & eBook – Three-Month, Web & eBook – Six-Month or Web & eBook – Annual. The post Elderly widow left in darkness for over 48 hours after Port Moresby Blackout appeared first on Post Courier.
2026-03-04 10:47:26