Why is there no electricity in my area?

A frustrating situation, indeed. The reasons for an outage can be quite varied. Often, the culprit is severe weather. High winds or falling trees can easily damage the power lines. It could also be a simple equipment failure, like an aging transformer giving out. Sometimes, the demand just overwhelms the electrical grid, particularly during a heatwave. Of course, it might also be planned maintenance work in your neighbourhood. I would suggest checking your local utility provider’s website. They usually post updates on known outages and their expected duration. It provides some clarity.