Many localities in Malta and Gozo have been hit by a power cut, again, today.

The live outage map on Enemalta's website shows multiple red dots where power cuts are being experienced.

In a statement more than one hour after the interruption, Enemalta said electricity supply is being progressively restored across affected areas, with power already restored in a number of localities following the activation of an automatic protection system designed to safeguard the national electricity system.

The system automatically reduces electricity demand when necessary to prevent wider disruptions and protect from more serious damage, the company said.

Malta is currently relying on local electricity generation, as the Malta-Sicily Interconnector (IC1) is temporarily switched off due to ongoing works in Sicily related to the second interconnector (IC2).

Following the activation, Enemalta immediately brought additional standby generation plants online to increase available capacity and restore electricity supply in a gradual and controlled manner. Enemalta said its technical teams continue to monitor the network closely to ensure grid stability as supply is restored to the remaining affected areas. 

People commenting on the social media are expressing their frustration at a problem that has been recurring all throughout summer and, now, beyond.

The first interconnetor to Sicily is currently switched off as preparations for the installation of the second interconnetor continue.

The massive power cut comes as Malta is hosting the global summit of the World Tourism and Travel Council in Valletta.

Over summer, Malta and Gozo suffered extensive and lengthy power cuts, attributed to demand for electricity as a result of a long heat wave.

But disruptions have continued even following the end of summer. The last extensive power cut was on 28 September when the Delimara power station tripped, resulting in a break of electricity supply in many areas.