A technical failure in the UASD106 circuit has left multiple sectors of the National District without electricity. Edesur Dominicana confirmed the partial interruption and announced that its teams are working intensively to restore the energy.
The fault affects residential, educational, and vital service areas. According to the official announcement on social media, the technical work is advancing to resolve the problem in the UASD106 circuit, which supplies strategic areas of the capital.
Areas affected by the interruption
- University Zone and Autonomous University of Santo Domingo (UASD).
- La Esperilla, El Vergel, La Julia, and Los Robles.
- Parque Iberoamericano, UCE Medical Center, and Global Democracy and Development Foundation (Funglode).
- Women’s Hospital, Federico Henríquez y Carvajal University (UFHEC), and National Conservatory of Music.
- Jose Contreras Avenue, between Alma Máter and Máximo Gómez Avenues.
These points concentrate key institutions, where the lack of light complicates daily operations. Residents report discomfort due to the heat and failures in essential equipment.
Historical context of failures in Edesur Dominicana
The UASD106 circuit has registered previous interruptions, linked to overloads and poor maintenance. In 2025, the National District suffered 15% more power outages than the previous year, according to data from the Electricity Superintendence. Edesur Dominicana faces criticism for its slow response in similar emergencies.
Expert opinions and precedents
Energy experts point out that faults like this in the UASD106 circuit respond to the aging of the infrastructure. A CDEEE report indicates that 30% of the circuits in Santo Domingo require urgent renovation. Authorities call for patience while Edesur Dominicana prioritizes the restoration.
In parallel, hospitals like Rodolfo de la Cruz in Pedro Brand demand 24/7 circuits to avoid risks. This fault highlights the vulnerability of the Dominican electrical system, with 120 reported interruptions in January 2026.
Updates and recommendations
Edesur Dominicana estimates normalizing the service in hours. Users should disconnect appliances to avoid damage when reconnecting. The incident in the UASD106 circuit underscores the need for investments in the network.
The National District depends on electrical stability for its dynamism. This fault in the UASD106 circuit recalls chronic challenges, but the rapid response of Edesur Dominicana generates hope for a quick restoration.
