The United Kingdom’s Heathrow Airport will remain closed for at least 24 hours due to power disruption. The airport authorities on Friday announced that it will be closed till midnight on March 21, after experiencing a ‘significant power outage’ due to a fire at an electrical substation.
In a post on X, the airport authorities said, “Due to a fire at an electrical substation supplying the airport, Heathrow is experiencing a significant power outage. To maintain the safety of our passengers and colleagues, Heathrow will be closed until 23h59 on 21 March. Passengers are advised not to travel to the airport and should contact their airline for further information. We apologise for the inconvenience.”
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