Following the severe thunderstorms on Saturday night, Greenville, South Carolina experienced a substantial number of power outages. The city’s major power utility company reported over 200 outages across both North and South Carolina, with over 400 of those outages happening in Greenville alone. This left thousands of Greenville citizens without power during a time of intense rainfall. The current wave of storms, although not as intense as the ones experienced over the weekend, continue to bring heavy rains necessitating residents to be continually vigilant.
This weather crisis is a continuation of the heavy rains experienced over the last 24 hours. The loss of power has caused numerous challenges for residents and business owners alike. Interstate roads were flooded, causing disruptions in traffic and the cancellation of numerous events. Additionally, the continuous rainfall has led to heightened concerns about potential flooding and water damage to property.
Residential areas, particularly in lower elevation parts of the city, were among the most heavily affected. Emergency Management Services were kept busy attending to reports of toppled trees and minor structural damage to homes.
The power utility company has assured that they are working diligently to restore power as soon as possible. Crews were dispatched within an hour of the blackout commencing. However, due to continuous rainfall, restoration efforts are proving challenging for field crew members. They have asked residents to remain patient and to report any downed power lines or other dangerous conditions they may encounter.
The local public safety department is warning residents to stay inside their homes as much as possible during this period of precarious weather unless it’s absolutely necessary to go outside. Falling trees and waterlogged grounds pose serious threats, particularly while visibility is low due to the heavy rainfall. Citizens have been urged to exercise caution when driving in such conditions and to avoid routes near rivers and other water bodies.
While these weather conditions continue to affect Greenville, the hope is that the worst of the storm front has passed. Weather reports suggest a gradual decrease in the intensity of rainfall over the next few days. As recovery efforts continue, all those affected are urged to stay safe and keep abreast of the latest weather updates and public safety advisories.
This is an ongoing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.
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