Power Outage Reported in Laugarás as Crews Search for Fault

Electricity was interrupted in Laugarás and the surrounding area on the afternoon of 14 October. RARIK crews were working to locate the fault, with power initially expected to return later that evening.

A power outage affected Laugarás and nearby areas in Bláskógabyggð municipality in southern Iceland on the afternoon of Wednesday, 14 October.

According to information published by RÚV and attributed to electricity distributor RARIK, the interruption began at 5:40 p.m. because of a fault in the electricity network.

Repair crews were dispatched to locate the problem and begin repairs once its source had been identified.

RARIK initially expressed hope that electricity could be restored after 10 p.m. that evening. However, this was an estimate rather than a confirmed restoration time.

Cause of the fault remains unclear

The underlying cause had not been confirmed when the first information was published.

Severe weather affected Iceland on the same day, but there is no verified evidence that the weather caused this particular power outage.

RARIK reported that crews were investigating the fault. The precise location of the problem and the extent of the necessary repairs were not established in the information reviewed.

Effects on homes and daily life

Power interruptions can affect several aspects of everyday life, even when they last only a few hours.

Lighting, cooking appliances, internet connections and other electrical equipment may stop working during an outage. RARIK also notes that electricity interruptions can affect telecommunications and services dependent on power.

There are no verified reports in the information reviewed of specific damage or disruption to businesses in Laugarás resulting from this outage.

RARIK advises residents to protect sensitive equipment

RARIK advises customers to disconnect sensitive electrical equipment when power interruptions are expected.

This includes televisions, computers and other electronic devices.

The company also recommends switching off appliances that could cause damage when electricity returns, including cookers and other heating equipment.

RARIK provides outage notifications by text message or email when possible, provided customers have registered their correct contact information.

Its fault-reporting service operates around the clock and can be reached on 528 9000.

Final restoration time not confirmed

The official information accessible during preparation of this article did not establish when electricity was restored in Laugarás.

As a result, the total duration of the interruption and the confirmed underlying cause remain unknown.

Readers can consult RARIK's outage notices and interruption map for the latest electricity distribution information.

This article documents a power outage reported on 14 October 2026. It does not establish that electricity remains unavailable in the area.

Sources: RARIK; RARIK — Rofakort; RARIK — Öryggisráð