Archive · 22 Jul 2026
Malta's capital hit by power cuts during heatwave
Malta's capital, Valletta, experienced power cuts during a heatwave.
The power cuts affected many places, including the prime minister's office and businesses.
The prime minister apologized for the outages, while the opposition party demanded compensation for the damages.
The power cuts were caused by faults in the electricity network due to the extreme heat and high demand.
The heatwave reached record temperatures, and the power cuts even interrupted an important trial.
Many people had to spend the night without fans or air conditioning.
Malta's capital Valletta experienced power cuts during a heatwave.
The power cuts affected the prime minister's office, ministerial offices, and businesses.
Prime Minister Robert Abela issued an unconditional apology for the outages.
The opposition Nationalist Party demanded compensation for damages to families and businesses.
The power cuts were caused by faults in the distribution network due to extreme temperatures and high demand for electricity.
The heatwave reached record temperatures, with a July record of 43.3 degrees Celsius.
The power cuts briefly interrupted the trial of a businessman accused in the car bomb murder of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia.
Many people had to spend the night without fans or air conditioning.
Restaurants had to throw away food due to the power outages.
The prime minister acknowledged the challenges posed by climate change and rising temperatures.
- Who
- Residents and businesses in Valletta, Malta
- What
- Power cuts due to extreme temperatures and high demand for electricity
- When
- July 22, 2024
- Where
- Valletta, Malta
- Why
- Faults in the distribution network caused by extreme temperatures and high demand for electricity
Government Apology
Opposition Demands
Response to Power Cuts
Government Apology
Prime Minister Robert Abela issued an unconditional apology for the power cuts and acknowledged the challenges posed by climate change.
Opposition Demands
The opposition Nationalist Party demanded compensation for damages to families and businesses affected by the power cuts.
- Location
- Valletta, Malta
- Date
- July 22, 2024
- Temperature
- 42 degrees Celsius
- Cause of Power Cuts
- Faults in the distribution network due to extreme temperatures and high demand
- Impacted Areas
- Prime Minister's office, ministerial offices, businesses, and restaurants
- Notable Event Interrupted
- Trial of a businessman accused in the car bomb murder of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia