Darwin-Katherine Region Hit by Widespread Power Outage: Emergency Response Underway

Current Situation

A significant power outage is currently affecting customers across the Greater Darwin and Katherine Region, impacting numerous suburbs including Bayview, Berrimah, Brinkin, Buffalo Creek, Coconut Grove, Darwin City, and many others.

Emergency Response

Power and Water Corporation crews are actively responding to the situation, with their top priority being the safety of both community members and employees while addressing the outage. Residents are urged to report any life-threatening situations, such as downed power lines, by calling 000 or the Power and Water emergency line at 1800 245 090.

Affected Areas

The outage has impacted numerous areas across the region, including:
– Darwin City and immediate suburbs
– Bayview, Berrimah, and Brinkin
– Coconut Grove and Coonawarra
– Fannie Bay and Hidden Valley
– Multiple other surrounding communities.

Preventive Measures

Power and Water Corporation maintains regular maintenance and upgrade programs to minimize unplanned outages in the future. Residents are encouraged to review the fault checklist before reporting issues.

Historical Context

Earlier this year, Darwin experienced a significant blackout when two separate transmission lines were struck by lightning, affecting Darwin, Katherine, and Palmerston. That incident saw power restored to all areas by 4:30 pm the same day.

Safety Advisory

Residents are reminded to stay informed through SecureNT, which provides up-to-date emergency alerts and warnings from various authorities including the Bureau of Meteorology, NT Fire and Rescue Service, and Power and Water.