A decision has been made in Kyiv to temporarily completely turn off the city's outdoor lighting due to a shortage of electricity. The restrictions are being introduced to ensure priority power supply to important city facilities.
This was reported on November 11 by the municipal enterprise "Kyivmisksvitlo".
The enterprise explained that due to Russian shelling and damage to energy infrastructure, a shortage of electricity has occurred in the capital. In connection with this, the head of work on liquidation of the consequences of the emergency situation of the KMDA made a decision on a complete shutdown of outdoor lighting.
According to the decision, PE "Kyivmisksvitlo" will turn off street lamps and other outdoor lighting facilities that are in the municipal property of the city.
An exception is provided for outdoor lighting control cabinets, from which civil notification systems are also powered. In such cases, lighting may work only when electricity supply is available - from the moment of its restoration until 22:00.
"Kyivmisksvitlo" clarified that the enterprise is responsible exclusively for outdoor lighting of municipal improvement facilities. It does not provide electricity to residential buildings, hospitals, critical infrastructure facilities and other consumers.
The operation of street lighting networks directly depends on the capabilities of the electricity distribution system operator "DTEK Kyivski elektromerezhi".
Thus, the decision to turn off street lamps does not mean the introduction of additional general power outages for residential buildings. This is a separate measure to save electricity in conditions of its shortage.
Kyiv residents warned about danger on the roads
Due to the absence of street lighting, the city authorities urged drivers and pedestrians to be especially attentive during the dark time of the day.
Motorists are advised to observe the speed limit, increase the distance between vehicles and reduce speed before pedestrian crossings.
Pedestrians are urged to use reflective elements on clothes and backpacks, and if necessary, light the way with flashlights or smartphones.
The duration of the new outdoor lighting regime is not yet specified. Restoration of normal operation of lamps will depend on the situation with electricity supply in the capital and relevant decisions of the city authorities.
We remind that earlier restrictions on outdoor lighting were already introduced in Kyiv to save electricity. However, at that time it was mainly about reducing the brightness of lamps and partial turning off of lighting. The new decision provides for its complete temporary shutdown.
From the materials: PE "Kyivmisksvitlo"
