The territory of almost all Georgia on Sunday remained without light due to electricity transmission line failure, a spokeswoman for the Georgian State Electrosystem of energy company said, RIA Novosti reported.
"A fire that broke out at the territory of Ksani located area has damaged an electricity transmission line. The damage caused failure in the entire electricity system of the country," the spokeswoman said.
The electric power supply will be resumed after 15.30 Moscow time.
Electricity line failure lefts Georgia without light
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