Adverse weather conditions have been causing power cuts across Powys overnight and this morning (Friday).
Some people living in the Forden, Arddleen, Dolanog, Meifod, Trewern, Berriew, Llangurig, Llanwyddelan, Llangedwyn and Llanrhaeadr ym Mochnant areas face no electricity until 9pm tonight as engineers work to fix the issue.
In Knighton, more than 1,000 properties will be without electricity until 7pm. For 340 properties in the Presteigne area, power will not be restored until 8pm.
The 46 properties without power in some parts of Rhayader have been told it will be restored by 2pm.
Over in Llandrindod Wells, the electricity should be back on for 88 residences by 3pm.
A welfare van deployed by SP Energy Networks is serving free warm drinks and hot food to all those without electricity in Llanrhaeadr ym Mochnant and surrounding area.
The van will be located in the Llanrhaeadr ym Mochant Primary School car parks until electricity is restored.
The school said: "Please only make your way down to the van if is it safe to do so.
"A forewarning, the school car park is slippery so please take caution if you are planning on heading down.
"Please share this message with members of the community."
SP Energy Networks, which provides electricity for north Powys, said: "Adverse weather has caused significant damage to our network.
"Our engineers are continuing to investigate the extent of the damage and will begin repairs as soon as it is safe to do so.
"We will make every effort to restore supplies as quickly as possible."
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