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Voltage Dip Traps Residents in Lifts; Over 50 Reports Logged

2/6/2026

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CLP Power Hong Kong investigates a voltage dip trapping residents in lifts on Friday evening.
The Fire Services Department logged over 50 reports between 6:30 PM and 8:00 PM, from Sha Tin and Ma On Shan.
The dip occurred at 6:29 PM on a 132,000-volt grid, and CLP Power said supply was not interrupted.
Residents may have experienced dimming or flickering lights, and some sensitive installations may have suspended operations.

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CLP Power Hong Kong investigates a voltage dip trapping residents in lifts on Friday evening.
The Fire Services Department logged over 50 reports between 6:30 PM and 8:00 PM, from Sha Tin and Ma On Shan.
The dip occurred at 6:29 PM on a 132,000-volt grid, and CLP Power said supply was not interrupted.
Residents may have experienced dimming or flickering lights, and some sensitive installations may have suspended operations.