The power unit of the Smolensk NPP shut down due to a hurricane – Kommersant
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On August 7, as a result of a strong hurricane in the Smolensk region, power outages were recorded in 18 districts, including partially in Smolensk. About 12 thousand people were left without electricity. 190 trees fell, 21 cars were damaged. There were no dead, three children were hospitalized, specified in the Ministry of Emergency Situations in the Smolensk region.
At 22:23, the third power unit of the Smolensk NPP was automatically shut down for repair work on electrical equipment, Interfax reported. Now power unit No. 2 is operating. Power unit No. 1 has been under scheduled overhaul since June 15. As noted, the radiation background did not change and corresponds to natural values.
Smolensk NPP produces an average of 20 billion kWh of electricity. This is more than 75% of the total amount of electricity generated by the energy enterprises of the region.
Acting Governor Vasily Anokhin held an operational headquarters to eliminate the consequences of the hurricane. “All utilities and emergency services in the region have been transferred to an enhanced mode of operation,” Anokhin said.
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