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4 March, 2026

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Power outage affects large area of Southern Highlands after heavy rain and storm this afternoon

A power outage at Werai has caused traffic lights in centre of Moss Vale to fail and reduced power at Coles supermarket and other local businesses.

By Antony Dubber

The traffic lights in Argyle St Moss Vale were out this afternoon after a quick but strong thunderstorm dumped almost 40mm of rain in the space of an hour. (Photo: Antony Dubber)
The traffic lights in Argyle St Moss Vale were out this afternoon after a quick but strong thunderstorm dumped almost 40mm of rain in the space of an hour. (Photo: Antony Dubber)

A power outage at Werai has caused traffic lights in centre of Moss Vale to fail and reduced power at Coles supermarket and other local businesses.

The Moss Vale Aquatic Centre notified their customers that they had to close early on their Facebook page.

"Due to a recent power outage in the area, Moss Vale War Memorial Aquatic Centre will be closed for the remainder of the evening," they stated in the post.

"Please keep an eye out on our socials for any updates. We appreciate your understanding!"

According to information on Endeavour Energy's website, the outage occurred at approximately 3:50pm, with an estimated time for the power to return at 9pm tonight.

However your scribe received news that his power came back on at his home at around 5:15pm.

Endeavour Energy reported on their website that 2,541 customers have been affected.

Weatherzone recorded Bowral receiving a dump of 39 mm of rain in the one hour to 4:15pm.

For more information on outages or to find out what to do in an emergency, contact Endeavour Energy on 131 003 or visit the webpage at https://www.endeavourenergy.com.au/power-outages.

The Southern Wire will keep you updated.

The outage area on Endeavour Energy’s website stretches from just south of Moss Vale, all the way out to Berrima and Joadja in the west. Approximately 2,600 homes and businesses are affected. (Photo: Endeavour Energy website)
The outage area on Endeavour Energy's website stretches from just south of Moss Vale, all the way out to Berrima and Joadja in the west. Approximately 2,600 homes and businesses are affected. (Photo: Endeavour Energy website)
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