In light of repeated promises and postponed projects, the residents of Mahrousa Lahj live daily in continuous suffering with electricity. We hear the fanfare of statements and promised solutions, but the reality remains the same, as suffering continues in light of daily interruptions and is an integral part of the lives of many. Despite much talk about saving operating fuel, hope for improving conditions remains elusive, as if this fanfare does not carry any flour behind it, but rather merely promises that are blown away by the wind.

A wide segment of the population expresses their dissatisfaction with the current state of Lahj electricity. They say that the electricity service has not witnessed a tangible improvement despite the arrival of a ship loaded with “diesel” some time ago to the oil port in Buraiqa, Aden. At the same time, they wonder about the fate of the fuel allocated to the governorate's power plants, and express their doubts about how the fuel is distributed and its actual use.

In recent years, electricity has become one of the most important issues that concern people, as complaints and demands to improve the energy situation are repeated, but to little avail. We find ourselves hearing the noise of repeated promises of reform and development, but on the ground, we do not see any tangible change, as if these statements are mere talk that do not carry actual solutions.

People in Lahj suffer from constant power outages, which affect all aspects of their lives. Electricity is not just a recreational service, but rather the modern lifeline that people rely on to operate their appliances, whether home or health. Its absence disrupts business, harms health, and increases the suffering of citizens living under the weight of darkness.

Despite all this suffering, government statements and new projects continue to appear on the media scene, as we hear about new investments and upcoming stations that will soon change reality. But time passes, and promises dissipate without the citizen seeing any actual improvement. 

The famous proverb “We hear noise but do not see flour” is true about the situation of people with electricity: a lot of talk, but without significant results. People keep waiting for change, and they hope that one day words will turn into actions that will illuminate their lives and end their ongoing suffering.