The snake caused power outage in Kwaso in the Ashanti Region
A huge snake caused a brief power outage in Kwaso, located in the Ejusu Municipality of the Ashanti Region, on Wednesday, June 11, 2025.
The incident prompted the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) to intensify measures to protect the power grid from wildlife interference.
The reptile came into contact with the Akyawkrom 2 feeder, grounding it and disrupting electrical supply to multiple locations.
Rapid action was taken by ECG’s Sub-Transmission Line Maintenance Team, and by 3:39 p.m. that same day, electricity had been fully restored to the Akyawkrom 1 and 2 interconnectors.
ECG officials noted that although service was promptly restored, such incidents highlight the challenges faced in grid operations due to wildlife encroachment—particularly in areas near dense vegetation and along the boundaries of rural and urban settlements.
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