Transmission Company Warns Against Building Under Power Lines

Thunderstorm triggers fire, destroys Otukpo-Nsukka transmission line – TCN

Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has reported that a thunderstorm on September 3 severed the 132kV Otukpo–Nsukka–New Haven The post Thunderstorm triggers fire, destroys Otukpo-Nsukka transmission line – TCN appeared first on National Accord Newspaper.

Thunderstorm Wreaks Havoc On TCN 132KV Otukpo-Nsukka-New Heaven Transmission Line, Disrupts Power Supply

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has disclosed that thunderstorm has wreaked havoc on its 132kV Otukpo–Nsukka–New Haven transmission line.   It explained that the havoc which occurred in the evening of September 3, 2025, caused the snapping of the transmission line apart from other collateral damages recorded. However, TCN said it had since diverted power supply saying “TCN has implemented a temporary alternative power supply arrangemen…

Thunderstorm affects 132KV Otukpo-Nsukka-New Haven transmission line - THE AUTHORITY NEWS

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) Monday disclosed that a thunderstorm which occurred late in the evening of September 3, 2025, caused the snapping of the 132kV Otukpo–Nsukka–New Haven transmission line. The cut conductor fell to the ground near Tower 97 along the route, according to a statement by Ndidi Mbah, General Manager, Public Affairs , TCN. “Although there was no loss of human life, the high-voltage discharge from the fallen cond…

Transmission Company Warns Against Building Under Power Lines

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has warned against building or engaging in any activities under transmission lines, following a thunderstorm fire that severely damaged property along the 132kV Otukpo–Nsukka–New Haven transmission line. The TCN said that a thunderstorm on the evening of September 3, 2025, caused a conductor on the line near Tower 97 to snap and fall to the ground. The fallen high-voltage conductor ignited a house locate…

Thunderstorm Destroys Property, Kills Livestock Along TCN's 132kV Otukpo–Nsukka–New Haven Transmission Line - Global Upfront Newspapers

Warns of dangers of “activities within the transmission lines’ Right of Way (RoW)” The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) on Monday confirmed that thunderstorm has disrupted power on the 132kV Otukpo–Nsukka-New Haven transmission line, causing damage to properties and livestock along the route. TCN’s General Manager, Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah, said in a statement that the incident occurred on September 3, 2025 near Tower 97 when the conducto…

Thunderstorm Cuts TCN Line In Enugu, Destroys House, Car

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has confirmed that a thunderstorm on Wednesday night caused the snapping of its 132kV Otukpo–Nsukka–New Haven transmission line, resulting in damage to property along the line’s right-of-way. According to the company, the incident occurred near Tower 97 when the conductor fell to the ground. While no human lives were lost, the fallen line sparked a high-voltage discharge that razed a house built under th…