Planned power outages are scheduled across several areas of Crete today, Wednesday, April 29, as part of maintenance, reinforcement, and upgrade works carried out by DEDDIE, the Greek electricity distribution network operator. The interruptions are temporary and planned in advance, meaning they are not emergency failures. Tourists staying in affected areas may experience brief outages during the day. It is advisable to charge devices in advance, keep some cash on hand as card terminals may be unavailable, and check with your accommodation for the expected duration of any interruption. Most planned outages are completed within a few hours. Local businesses and hotels are typically informed ahead of time and may have backup power in place.