• February 2, 2026
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Benghazi – The General Electricity Company announced in a statement today, Tuesday, that the current weather conditions in the city of Benghazi have resulted in varying degrees of damage to a number of components of the electrical grid. The company confirmed that its technical teams are monitoring the situation through the designated emergency operations center.

The company explained that the Board of Directors is mobilizing all technical and human resources to deal with the emergency, stressing that repair and maintenance work will begin as soon as weather conditions improve. This is to ensure the stability of the grid and the continued provision of services to citizens.

The company also issued an appeal to citizens, urging them not to approach or handle any damaged wires for their own safety. It called for cooperation by reporting any faults observed in the affected neighborhoods and areas.

Benghazi

Benghazi is a major city in eastern Libya, historically significant as a center of trade and culture since its founding as the ancient Greek colony of Euesperides. It played a pivotal role in Libya’s modern history, serving as the provisional capital after the 2011 revolution and being the site of a major 2012 attack on a U.S. diplomatic compound.

General Electricity Company

The General Electricity Company (GEC) was a major British industrial conglomerate founded in 1886, originally as The General Electric Apparatus Company. It became a global leader in electrical engineering, manufacturing, and consumer electronics throughout much of the 20th century before undergoing significant restructuring and brand changes in the late 1990s.

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