Guides
Practical answers for power cuts and heatwaves in Malta, checked against official sources. No fluff, written to be read by torchlight.
Power cut in Malta? What to do, step by step
Who to call, what to unplug, when to worry about the fridge, and how to help your street.
Enemalta contact numbers and outage alerts
The 24/7 fault line, the free SMS alert service and every number worth saving.
Is the food still safe? Fridge and freezer rules
The 4-hour rule, the 48-hour freezer window, and what to throw away without tasting.
Surviving a Malta heatwave without aircon
Heat exhaustion vs heatstroke, who is most at risk, and how to cool a body and a home.
The blog
Data stories from the map, starting with what 700 crowd reports revealed about the July 2026 blackouts.