Major Palestinian networks said “all telecom services” in the Gaza Strip were down, leaving most in the enclave cut off from the outside world amid an escalating Israeli operation.
Tag: Power Failures and Blackouts
Third Communications Blackout Hits Gaza Amid Heavy Strikes
The director general of the World Health Organization, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, said it was “very concerned” about the outage and reports of heavy bombardment.
Israel-Hamas War Enters ‘Second Stage,’ Netanyahu Says
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel did not describe the ground incursion as an invasion, but it was accompanied by an enormous aerial and artillery bombardment.
Many in Gaza Lose Phone and Internet Service as Israel Intensifies Attacks
Two major Palestinian mobile networks, Jawwal and Paltel, said that their phone lines and internet services were down.
As Winter Nears, Ukraine Braces for Attacks on Energy Grid
Russia targeted power systems last year and recent attacks suggest a return to that strategy, raising anxiety among Ukrainian civilians and officials.
Remnants of Hurricane Lee Will Bring Heavy Rain to the U.K.
Days after the storm made landfall in Canada, its remains are expected to bring rain and wind to parts of Britain that just experienced a heat wave.
In Spain, Illegal Pot Farms Are Being Blamed for Blackouts
Spain’s largest electricity company says daily power outages are caused by illegal indoor marijuana farms that overload the grid. “Easy excuse,” residents reply.
Iranians Blame Power Grid and Gas Shortage for Shutdown Amid Heat
The government in Tehran cited “unprecedented” heat when it ordered a two-day shutdown to protect health and conserve energy, but many residents were not buying it.
Iranians Blame Power Grid and Gas Shortage for Shutdown Amid Heat
The government in Tehran cited “unprecedented” heat when it ordered a two-day shutdown to protect health and conserve energy, but many residents were not buying it.
Typhoon Mawar Lashes Guam With High Winds, Knocking Out Power
The slow-moving Pacific cyclone brought strong winds to the American territory on Wednesday. Most of the island was without electricity, and a flash flood warning was in effect.