Widespread Power Outages Hit Tel Aviv-Jaffa Amid Extreme Heat
On August 5, 2026, several areas in Tel Aviv-Jaffa experienced extensive power outages during a peak heatwave. The regional electricity disruption began in the morning and was expected to last until at least the afternoon, according to notices sent to residents. The outages followed similar incidents over the previous weekend.
A pregnant Tel Aviv resident expressed frustration to N12, calling the situation a "real danger to life" due to the timing in the summer heat and criticized the prolonged repair estimate. The Israel Electric Corporation apologized for the inconvenience and confirmed that reinforced teams were working on-site to resolve the issue.
The company explained that a fault at a substation caused the outages affecting multiple neighborhoods. They projected power restoration within about an hour and emphasized ongoing efforts to quickly resume normal electricity supply.
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