The National Grid issued a surprise alert today, warning people of potential power cuts on Tuesday night.
However, the automated alert, which warned there could be power cuts at around 7pm, was quickly withdrawn. According to reports, National Grid highlighted that there were contingency plans in place and therefore was no further need for the warning.
The warning, posted on the National Grid website, warned that there would be a "tight electricity margin" as people returned home from work and cooked their evening meals while using other electrical appliances. After the warning was removed, experts noted that it was a sign that there were likely to be "much tighter days ahead".
