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Power outages in Cologne: Technicians fight against darkness in Porz!
On August 12, 2025, there were temporary power outages in Rodenkirchen, Cologne. Technicians are working to resolve the problems.
Power outages in Cologne: Technicians fight against darkness in Porz!
In Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, there are current power outages today, August 12, 2025, which are reported by RheinNetz GmbH. Several parts of the city are affected by the temporary low-voltage disruptions, and technicians are deployed at three locations to resolve the problems. It remains unclear whether the disruptions are related to planned maintenance work, as news.de reports.
A look at the situation shows that disruptions were identified in several areas of Cologne, including:
- Allee der Jahresbäume, OT Porz, Eil: Störung behoben (22:50 Uhr)
- Blandina-Ridder-Straße, OT Lindenthal, Deckstein: Störung behoben (22:35 Uhr)
- Bergerstraße, OT Porz: Störung behoben (22:35 Uhr)
- Brüsseler Straße, OT Porz, Finkenberg: Störung behoben (22:35 Uhr)
- Mülheimer Straße, OT Porz, Eil: Störung behoben (22:35 Uhr)
- Militärringstraße, OT Lindenthal, Müngersdorf: Störung behoben (19:10 Uhr)
Tips for power outages
RheinNetz has put together some helpful tips for citizens affected by a power outage. First, those affected should make sure that only their own home is affected. It is advisable to ask neighbors and check the street lighting. If the power outage is spread across the entire street or several houses, the provider should be contacted directly. The most important contact information is:
- Köln, Bornheim: 0221 34645-600
- Alfter, Frechen, Hürth, Königswinter, Langenfeld, Pulheim, Sankt Augustin, Wesseling: 0800 4112244
- Niederkassel: 0800 6484848
- Wachtberg: 0228 3389988
Another tip is to check the fuse box. If the fuse is tripped, a device could be defective. Caution is advised here: If this happens frequently, it is better to call in an electrician.
Emergency preparedness for power outages
Especially in times when dependence on electrical energy is high, a power outage can be devastating. As bbk.bund.de notes, such disruptions usually only occur for a short time, but in exceptional cases they can last for several days. In these cases, it is advisable to take precautions for possible emergency situations.
Some useful tips include:
- Vorräte an Brennmaterialien wie Holz oder Kohle anlegen, um auch ohne Strom heizen zu können.
- Festhalten von haltbaren Lebensmitteln für Zeiten, in denen das Kochen am Herd nicht möglich ist.
- Vorbereitet sein mit batteriebetriebenen Lichtquellen, um in der Dunkelheit nicht im Trüben zu tappen.
Overall, it shows that despite the high quality of the electricity supply in Germany, an informed and well-prepared population has the ability to optimally meet such challenges. It is important for every citizen in Cologne to know how to react correctly in the event of a power outage and what is necessary.