paroolOct 6, 2026, 16:48

Around 7,000 households in Amsterdam Nieuw-West hit by power outage

Around 7,000 households in Amsterdam Nieuw-West are experiencing a power outage that has affected several neighborhoods including Osdorp and Slotervaart. Grid operator Liander is working on the issue and expects electricity to be restored by 8:15 PM.

Approximately 7,000 households in the Nieuw-West district of Amsterdam are currently without power following an outage reported shortly after 6:00 PM. The disruption affects numerous streets across several neighborhoods, including Sloten, Osdorp, Slotervaart, and the Westlandgrachtbuurt area. Residents in these parts of the city have been left without electricity as the grid experiences significant instability.

Liander, the local grid operator, has mobilized crews to investigate and resolve the issue as quickly as possible. While the exact cause of the power failure remains unidentified at this stage, company officials are actively working on repairs. According to updates published on the Liander website, the power is expected to be fully restored to the affected neighborhoods by 8:15 PM. Authorities have not provided further details regarding the potential source of the grid malfunction.

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Based on reporting by parool. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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