SHARJAH – A sudden and fairly widespread Sharjah power outage hit several key districts this afternoon, bringing daily routines to a standstill for thousands of residents and effectively pausing business across the emirate. It started just after midday—usually the busiest time on a Sunday—plunging malls, residential towers, and government offices into darkness while technical teams scrambled to find the fault.
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Widespread Electricity Disruption in Sharjah
If you were in Al Majaz, Al Khan, Al Taawun, or Al Mamzar today, you likely noticed everything go quiet. Residents in these densely populated areas reported a complete loss of electricity. The disruption didn’t spare the popular spots either; Sahara Centre saw shoppers left in the dark, and reports came in from as far as the Muwaileh and Rahmaniya districts.
Based on what we’re seeing on the ground and the flood of messages on social media, this Sharjah electricity blackout created a real mess:
- Commercial Impact: It wasn’t just the lights—malls and supermarkets had to shut their doors temporarily because billing systems went offline.
- Public Services: A few ATMs and government service centers had to suspend operations, which is a headache if you had errands to run.
- Infrastructure: Traffic signals in the affected zones reportedly malfunctioned, causing some predictable congestion, and residents in high-rise towers were stuck without working elevators.
SEWA Response and Restoration Timeline
To their credit, the Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority (SEWA) was quick to acknowledge the issue. In a direct message sent out to worried residents, the authority confirmed that a SEWA technical fault was indeed the culprit.
“Teams are currently working to fix the technical failure. We expect the electricity supply to resume within the next four hours,” a SEWA representative stated when residents reached out.
Residents React to SEWA Power Cut Today
News of the Sharjah power failure moved fast on platforms like X and Reddit, with everyone trying to figure out the extent of the electricity disruption in Sharjah. There was definitely some frustration over the outage hitting right during the weekend rush, but authorities have been urging everyone to stay calm while they work on it.
SEWA technical teams are already on-site, and if things go to plan, power should be back by early evening. For now, it’s probably best to avoid the elevators until the grid stabilizes and keep an eye on official channels for the latest.
