Samoa declares state of emergency amid severe power crisis

Power blackouts plunge Samoa into state of emergency

Samoa declared a state of emergency on Monday as repair crews raced to halt a wave of electricity blackouts that have swept the Pacific nation. Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata’afa said Samoa was in the grips of an “energy crisis” caused by storm damage and failing machinery at a crucial diesel power plant. Fiame said

Samoan Prime Minister declares state of emergency over power cuts

The state of emergency is in place until April 29.

Samoa declares state of emergency amid severe power crisis

Prime Minister Fiame says it allows the government to implement measures to manage the energy supply, protect public health, and maintain essential services.