Approximately 9000 properties in Alice Springs are without power due to damage caused by a sudden storm cell.

Our crews are assessing the damage and will work to restore services as quickly as is safely possible.

The communities of Arumbera, Burt Plain, Ilparpa, Simpson, Hermannsburg, Hugh, Namatjira and Wallace Rockhole have also been affected.

We remind people to please stay away from fallen trees and powerlines, and always assume powerlines are live.

If you see fallen trees and powerlines, please call Power and Water on 1800 245 090.

In an emergency, please dial 000.

For the latest outage information, please visit https://www.powerwater.com.au/outages.

Power and Water thanks everyone for their patience.

Media contact: 0401 117 599 / media@powerwater.com.au