Extreme weather in the eastern states of Queensland and Victoria this week knocked out power for tens of thousands of residents, the authorities said.
Tag: Power Failures and Blackouts
Kenya Hit by Third Major Blackout in Four Months
The outages have raised widespread concerns in a country already grappling with discontent over a worsening economic situation.
Ukraine Heads Into Winter With a Fragile Power Grid
Facilities remain hobbled by Russian attacks, repair work is unfinished and there is little spare equipment, although air defenses have been strengthened.
Earthquake in Southern Philippines Kills 7
The 6.7-magnitude earthquake struck near General Santos City, where hundreds were injured, and schools and shopping malls were closed.
Earthquake in Southern Philippines Kills 7
The 6.7-magnitude earthquake struck near General Santos City, where hundreds were injured, and schools and shopping malls were closed.
Gaza Is Plunged Into a Communications Blackout Amid a Severe Fuel Shortage
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.
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.