Power outages in Hirschau: Maintenance work causes interruptions

Power outages in Hirschau: Maintenance work causes interruptions

In Hirschau, Bavaria, a current disruption in the power grid is causing a lot of conversation. Today, August 10, 2025, Bayernwerk Netz GmbH is carrying out maintenance work that is expected to last until 12:35 p.m. A radius of around one kilometer around Kolpingstrasse in Hirschau (zip code 92242) is affected and the local power grid has rarely had serious problems in the past. Typically, households here only experience a few minutes without power each year, but this work interruption once again highlights how important a stable power supply is. The last disruptions were only resolved on August 9, 2025 at 1:05 p.m. in Hirschengasse.

According to news.de, most problems in the local power grid are low-voltage faults, which generally do not constitute emergencies. Residents are encouraged to first check whether the power interruption is only occurring in their own home, for example due to a fuse failure. If you are still uneasy, you can consult the network operator's fault reporting page.

Weather conditions and flood threats

But the region is not only faced with problems in Hirschau. In other parts of Bavaria, especially in flooded areas, power outages have increased in recent days. According to the Bavarian Ministry of Energy, there are local power outages in the flood areas. Minister Aiwanger makes it clear that the situation in these areas remains tense, while the electricity supply in other regions remains secure. The district of Günzburg and the city of Wertingen are particularly affected, where up to 7,500 households were without electricity in one day bayern.de.

In Offingen, for example, residents have been complaining about no electricity for three days. The floods lose none of their drama: swimming fish and scattered personal items characterize the image. As a result, many of those affected cannot cook, their food spoils and they have to go without internet and hot water. There is also a risk to life as flooded areas pose risks of electric shock. The responsible LEW (Lechwerke AG) has already deployed standby staff to restore the power supply, which must always be done with care, not least because of the risk of flooding br.de.

Safe practices during power outages

A key recommendation for all households in affected areas is that in the event of power outages, electronic devices should be unplugged and serviced before being put back into operation. The electrical systems should be checked by professionals after flooding to ensure safety and functionality. Even after flooding, these steps are considered necessary to prevent further damage.

Overall, the situation in some Bavarian regions remains tense. While measures to restore power are in full swing, those responsible are concerned about safety and reliability for citizens. Developments will continue to be monitored closely, especially in the flood regions, where events affect people's everyday lives beyond the power grid.