Switzerland's top electricity watchdog has said the public should expect temporary power outages this winter at worst.

"Everyone should think about what they will do in the event of an outage lasting several hours," said Werner Luginbühl, president of the Federal Electricity Commission (ElCom), Telegraph reports.

"Of course it is advisable to have plenty of candles at home.

Those who have a wood stove should also make sure they have enough firewood," he added.

And Pro Natura's Stella Jegher criticized the government for not making efforts to save electricity.

"We waste huge amounts of energy," she told SonntagsBlickExternal.

"In daily consumption alone, industry, business and private households can save about a third of electricity without noticing it."

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