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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Video shows pole falling on avenue in downtown Governador Valadares

A video captures a pole collapsing on a sidewalk in downtown Governador Valadares, with no injuries reported, while power disruption affected 23 customers.

Feb 28 • 19:05 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Power was cut off during plumbing renovation – emergency solution puzzled: "We were in a pinch for a whole day"

A resident in Tornio, Finland dealt with a temporary power loss during plumbing renovations, leading to a humorous makeshift solution using an extension cord.

Feb 28 • 04:25 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

More than 2,000 Pimicikamak Cree Nation members still displaced 60 days after outage

Over 2,000 members of the Pimicikamak Cree Nation remain displaced over two months after a power outage led to infrastructure failures in Manitoba.

Feb 27 • 23:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Farmer suffers losses of about R$ 9 million after power outage causes death of 900 thousand kg of tilapias in Paraná

A farmer in Paraná, Brazil, suffered significant financial losses after a power outage led to the death of approximately 900,000 kilograms of tilapia.

Feb 27 • 13:56 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Breaking: Man suffers life-threatening injuries after crane falls onto powerlines

A man in Brisbane suffered life-threatening injuries when a crane he was operating fell onto live power lines.

Feb 27 • 00:27 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Thousands without power after heavy rain, flash floods smash Sydney

A severe weather event in Sydney has led to significant power outages and numerous flood rescues due to heavy rain and flash flooding.

Feb 26 • 19:55 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Russian large-scale attack leaves parts of six Ukrainian oblasts without power

A recent large-scale Russian attack has caused widespread power outages across six Ukrainian regions.

Feb 26 • 10:06 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Power outage in Bolderāja

A technological disruption in the power supply in Bolderāja, Riga, has affected approximately 2,100 customers.

Feb 25 • 16:39 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Post Replacement Partially Blocks Avenue in Downtown Vitória and Leaves Residents Without Power

A post replacement in downtown Vitória partially blocked Avenida Jerônimo Monteiro and caused power outages for local residents.

Feb 25 • 11:05 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Snowstorm hits the Northeast US, tens of thousands without power

A snowstorm has impacted the Northeast USA, leaving tens of thousands of residents without electricity.

Feb 25 • 09:07 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Fire in transformer station causes power outage for 2,800 households

A fire at a transformer station in Skårup near Svendborg has left 2,800 households without electricity and several without water.

Feb 25 • 08:42 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Northeast USA Hit by Snowstorm, Tens of Thousands Still Without Power

The Northeast of the United States is facing widespread power outages following a snowstorm that left tens of thousands without electricity amidst ongoing low temperatures and significant snow accumulation.

Feb 25 • 08:25 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Potycabana Park Experiences Power Outage and Reduced Operating Hours in Teresina

Potycabana Park in Teresina, Brazil, is currently experiencing a power outage resulting in reduced operating hours.

Feb 24 • 18:19 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Mirtha Legrand's Birthday: Who Were the Guests, the Unforeseen Issues Caused by Rain, and Her 'Daring' Looks

Mirtha Legrand celebrated her 99th birthday surrounded by family, friends, and celebrities, despite challenges like a power outage and flooding.

Feb 24 • 15:33 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Criminals steal wires, and classes are suspended at a private university in Campo Grande

Classes at the Anhanguera Uniderp University in Campo Grande were suspended due to a power outage caused by stolen wires.

Feb 24 • 14:18 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Accident in Forstinning: Truck Causes Power Outage

An unknown truck driver caused a power outage in Forstinning while making a careless maneuver, leading to the damage of a power pole.

Feb 24 • 13:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The strong storm on the east coast of the US moves north after leaving more than half a million people without electricity

A significant winter storm impacting the east coast of the US has left hundreds of thousands without power and caused widespread travel disruptions.

Feb 24 • 10:10 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
World

650,000 without power in the storm on the US East Coast

A snowstorm in New York has moved north, leaving hundreds of thousands without power and prompting local authorities to warn residents to stay indoors due to dangerous conditions.

Feb 24 • 09:43 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Sudden power outage affects different sectors of Guayaquil

A sudden power outage hit various areas of Guayaquil on the night of February 23, disrupting electricity service in the northern and western parts of the city.

Feb 24 • 04:19 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Snowstorm paralyzes Northeast USA again and cancels more than 8,000 flights

A severe snowstorm hit the Northeast USA, causing over 40 million people to be under weather alerts and resulting in the cancellation of more than 8,000 flights.

Feb 23 • 22:34 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

Snow Chaos Paralyzes New York: - Crazy and Surreal to Walk the Streets Here

A massive snowstorm has hit New York and the east coast of the US, leading to widespread disruptions including power outages and flight cancellations.

Feb 23 • 19:00 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

The worst in a decade in America.. paralysis at airports and power outages due to the "Blizzard" storm

The northeastern United States is experiencing severe disruptions due to a blizzard described as the worst in ten years, leading to emergency declarations and extensive power outages.

Feb 23 • 18:37 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Hundreds of thousands of residents in the US left without electricity

A severe winter storm has left hundreds of thousands in several US states without power due to heavy snow and strong winds.

Feb 23 • 15:21 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

The US is ravaged by a snowstorm: almost 0.5 million without electricity, over 30 cm of snow has fallen

A severe snowstorm in the northeastern US has caused significant disruptions, leaving nearly half a million people without power and prompting traffic restrictions across multiple states.

Feb 23 • 15:14 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Tree falls block roads in Porciúncula after heavy rain in Northwest Fluminense

Fallen trees due to heavy rain have blocked roads in Porciúncula, Brazil, causing significant disruption and power outages in the region.

Feb 23 • 13:11 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Skiers in Levi Had to Spend the Night Without Electricity

Skiers in Levi experienced a power outage overnight due to a burnt electrical cabinet, affecting around 80 customers in the area.

Feb 23 • 09:15 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

"After a power cut, apartments cool down very quickly": Belgorod, a Russian border town subject to the law of retaliation

Belgorod, a Russian border town, faces severe power outages and heating issues due to recent bombardments and a harsh winter.

Feb 23 • 09:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Levi's popular vacation cabin area darkened for several hours - Nearly 30 degrees of frost overnight

A power outage due to a fire in electrical equipment left over a thousand visitors in the Rakkavaara area of Levi without electricity for several hours during a cold winter night.

Feb 23 • 05:58 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Parts of Russia's Voronezh left without power after aerial asset debris falls

A drone attack has caused power outages in two districts of Voronezh, Russia, after debris from a downed high-precision aerial asset fell on an energy facility.

Feb 23 • 05:47 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Kyiv's Extreme Cold: 'Trump' Cafe Closed Due to Power Outage, Four Years After Invasion, Diminished Hopes

A cafe named 'Trump' in Kyiv has closed due to power outages amid severe winter conditions, reflecting the diminishing hopes of locals four years into the Russian invasion.

Feb 23 • 03:00 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Drunk Driving: Car Crashes into Power Distribution Box and Causes Power Outage

A drunk driver in Wiesbaden caused a power outage affecting nearby residences after crashing into a power distribution box.

Feb 22 • 13:53 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
World

Power outage in Zaporizhzhia after attack

A power outage occurred in the Russian-controlled part of the Zaporizhzhia region of Ukraine following a Ukrainian attack on energy infrastructure, according to a Russian-appointed official.

Feb 22 • 08:36 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Power outage disrupts wedding at groom's house

A power outage at the groom's house caused a disruption during a wedding ceremony in India.

Feb 20 • 13:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Life & Tech

What is a UPS and why use it to avoid internet loss?

A UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) is recommended to prevent internet outages during power failures, ensuring continued access to online services and protection for electronic devices.

Feb 20 • 08:03 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Power outage in Stockholm - thousands affected

A significant power outage in southern Stockholm has left over 11,000 households without electricity early Friday morning.

Feb 20 • 04:17 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Storm causes damage and leaves city in the Northwest of RS without electricity, says Civil Defense

A strong storm in Palmeira das Missões, Brazil, caused significant damage and left parts of the city without electricity.

Feb 20 • 00:03 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Repsol will initiate legal actions to claim damages of 125 million for the power outage

Repsol is set to file legal claims for 125 million euros in damages due to an electrical outage that occurred in April 2022.

Feb 19 • 16:29 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Emergency scare rocks major cruise ship company as another voyage is canceled

A cruise ship off the coast of Greece experienced a power outage and related emergency, leading to chaotic conditions on board and involvement from the Hellenic Coast Guard.

Feb 19 • 15:58 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Ministry in Brasília loses power after fire at substation

A fire incident at the substation of the Ministry of Science and Technology in Brasília led to a temporary power outage, with no reported injuries.

Feb 19 • 13:26 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Winter power outage left disabled father and son in the cold: if you don’t like it, go to court

A winter power outage in Harju County left a disabled father and his son without heat for three days, raising questions about the legality of the outage.

Feb 19 • 10:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Truck collides with post, splits it in half and leaves part of Av. Menino Marcelo without electricity

A truck crashed into a post in Maceió, Brazil, causing power outages on part of Av. Menino Marcelo after the post was split in half.

Feb 19 • 09:23 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Kaleva: Power outage caused a dangerous situation in Oulu

A significant power outage in Oulu, Finland, caused by an unusual electrical failure at the Merikoski hydropower plant, resulted in extensive flooding and danger to the surrounding area.

Feb 19 • 05:58 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
World

200,000 lost electricity in snow in Romania

Severe snow and rain in Romania left 200,000 households without electricity on Wednesday, causing road closures and delays for dozens of trains.

Feb 19 • 03:53 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Roofs ripped off, fallen trees, and power outages: storm causes damage in cities in Paraná

A severe storm in Paraná, Brazil, led to extensive damage including downed trees, ripped-off roofs, and power outages affecting thousands of residents.

Feb 18 • 23:05 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Copacabana faces power outage again two days after blackout

Residents of a building in Copacabana experienced another power outage just two days after a significant blackout in the area.

Feb 18 • 22:22 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Bus set on fire by armed group leaves region without power in South Zone of São Paulo

A bus was set ablaze by a group of armed men in São Paulo, leading to a power outage in the area but fortunately causing no injuries.

Feb 18 • 16:22 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Romania: Snowstorm Cuts Power to 200,000 Homes Across the Country

A severe snowstorm in Romania has left 200,000 homes without electricity, significantly disrupting transport and public services.

Feb 18 • 15:32 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Met Office extends snow warning as 32 areas now face several inches within hours

The Met Office has issued an extended snow warning for 32 areas in the UK, predicting significant snowfall that could disrupt travel and services.

Feb 18 • 09:16 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Power supply disruptions - a danger to medical institutions: do Vilnius clinics have generators?

Patients at Vilnius Šeškinės Polyclinic expressed frustration over service interruptions due to a power outage, revealing the clinic's lack of a backup generator.

Feb 18 • 09:01 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Strong winds 'swept' through Thessaloniki: Fallen trees, power outages, dozens of calls to the Fire Department

Strong winds in Thessaloniki caused numerous incidents, including fallen trees, power outages, and disruptions in transportation.

Feb 18 • 06:14 UTC

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