Libya’s Ministry of Electricity and Renewable Energies, under the Parliament-designate government, has announced a state of maximum emergency across all its divisions. The move comes in preparation for soaring temperatures expected over the weekend.
The ministry confirmed on Friday that its Emergency Committee for Grid Stability made the decision following weather forecasts predicting significant rises in temperatures, particularly in the eastern region. The meteorological reports warned of an intense heatwave on Saturday and Sunday, likely to put additional strain on the national power network.
In response, the committee ordered all maintenance and emergency teams to remain on full alert around the clock. Security and safety units were also reinforced across both main and subsidiary power stations in all affected cities and regions.
The ministry urged citizens to cooperate by reducing electricity consumption during peak hours, describing energy-saving as a national duty grounded in values and religious teachings. It emphasised that collective responsibility is key to protecting the network and ensuring uninterrupted service.
Eastern and southern Libya have long struggled with unstable electricity supplies, particularly during extreme weather conditions. Rising temperatures often drive up demand for power, while ageing infrastructure and limited capacity put the grid under severe pressure.
By raising the emergency level, authorities aim to prevent outages and safeguard power distribution at a time when demand is expected to surge. The ministry’s call for public cooperation reflects wider concerns about the fragility of the network amid ongoing political and economic challenges.
The announcement highlights how climate pressures and infrastructure weaknesses continue to intersect in Libya, leaving authorities scrambling for temporary solutions to recurring electricity crises.
