Beirut:Electricité du Liban (EDL) has announced that it will commence cutting power supply to several public institutions due to unpaid bills starting Monday, November 2, 2026. The decision comes after numerous warnings were issued to the affected entities to settle their outstanding dues.

According to National news agency - Lebanon, EDL's board of directors decided to implement this measure, which includes public administrations, public institutions, and independent bodies such as water authorities. However, public hospitals will be exempt from these power cuts.

The electricity provider has urged the relevant entities to pay their outstanding bills before the impending deadline to avoid disruptions in power supply. EDL emphasized that this announcement serves as an official notification to all entities impacted by the decision.