The downpours also damaged thousands of homes and cut off power to entire towns. More rain was expected this weekend.
Tag: Power Failures and Blackouts
As Winter Nears, Russian Strikes on Ukraine’s Energy Grid Cause Blackouts
Every fall since the war started in 2022, Russia has targeted electricity and heating infrastructure in an effort to weaken Ukrainians’ will to continue fighting.
As Winter Nears, Russian Strikes on Ukraine’s Energy Grid Cause Blackouts
Every fall since the war started in 2022, Russia has targeted electricity and heating infrastructure in an effort to weaken Ukrainians’ will to continue fighting.
Ukraine and Russia Blame Each Other for Power Cut at Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant
The Zaporizhzhia site in southeastern Ukraine has lacked external power to cool its reactors for five days. Kyiv says Moscow has manufactured the crisis.
Iran Extends Government Shutdowns Amid Soaring Heat and Power Cuts
Amid suffocating temperatures, the Iranian authorities are closing public offices and cutting water and electricity as the country struggles with an energy crisis.
Typhoon Podul Heads Toward China After Lashing Taiwan
A man was swept away while fishing and dozens of other people were injured as strong winds and rain battered the island.
A Fish Falls From the Sky and Sparks a Brush Fire in British Columbia
Officials say a flying osprey dropped its catch, which then struck power lines, causing sparks that ignited dry grass.
Heathrow Shutdown Caused by Problem Left Unfixed for Years, Report Says
The fire at an electrical substation was caused by a short circuit in a part that hadn’t been properly maintained by National Grid, an official report found.
Iranians Find Pockets of Connection Amid Internet Blackout
Iranians managed to gain some unreliable connection to the internet on Friday after a near-total blackout that lasted four days.
Iranians Find Pockets of Connection Amid Internet Blackout
Iranians managed to gain some unreliable connection to the internet on Friday after a near-total blackout that lasted four days.