Slovakia Blackouts: Christmas Eve Power Outage Due to Wind
- A strong wind event impacted Slovakia on December 24th and 25th, 2025, resulting in power outages for several communities in teh northern part of the country.
- poprad recorded the highest wind gusts, reaching 90 km/h.
- As of december 25th, 2025, the following villages in the Orava region were without power: Oravská Polhora, a portion of Námestovo, Zubrohlava, Zákamenné, oravská Lesná, Novoť, and Rabčice.
strong Winds Disrupt Power in Northern Slovakia on Christmas Eve
A strong wind event impacted Slovakia on December 24th and 25th, 2025, resulting in power outages for several communities in teh northern part of the country. The disruption occurred as a high-pressure system moved across the region, bringing clearing skies but also sustained, gusty winds.
Wind Speeds and Affected areas
poprad recorded the highest wind gusts, reaching 90 km/h. The Orava and Kysucie regions also experienced meaningful winds, with gusts peaking at 60 km/h. These strong winds were the primary cause of the electricity disruptions.
Power Outages Reported
As of december 25th, 2025, the following villages in the Orava region were without power: Oravská Polhora, a portion of Námestovo, Zubrohlava, Zákamenné, oravská Lesná, Novoť, and Rabčice. Stredoslovenská distribution, the regional power company, has acknowledged the outages and is actively working to restore service.
Officials anticipate that power will be restored shortly as the wind speeds are expected to diminish significantly in the coming hours. Residents in affected areas are encouraged to monitor updates from Stredoslovenská distribution for the latest facts on restoration efforts.