Cable damage causes Astana blackout

 Hundreds of homes, businesses and hospitals in Astana were left without electricity for several hours after a cable was damaged on Sunday night, Kazinform News Agency reports. 

This was confirmed by deputy akim (mayor) of the Kazakh capital Nurlan Nurkenov.

The blackout occurred at about 21:57 p.m. affecting 10 electric power substations. Power was fully restored at around 2 a.m. Astana time.

According to Nurkenov, TPP-2 continues to function in routine mode.