Power Outage

Nelson Mandela Bay has been hit by its third major power outage in recent months, following collapses in August 2024 and January 2026. A transmission pylon on the Chelsea-Arlington-Walmer-Summerstrand line fell due to gale-force winds, leaving large parts of Gqeberha without electricity for up to 21 days.

March 16, 2026 Reported by AI

A power issue at Disney Springs led to the closure of Planet Hollywood and Chicken Guy! on March 15, 2026, for the rest of the day amid thunderstorms in the Orlando area. Walt Disney World also paused several outdoor rides due to thunder and lightning. Both restaurants are expected to reopen the following day.

Berlin's Governing Mayor Kai Wegner admitted playing tennis on the first day of a major power outage, while thousands suffered without electricity and heating. The incident, triggered by a suspected arson attack by left-extremist groups, has sparked sharp criticism and calls for his resignation. Wegner insists he remained reachable and continued working.

January 05, 2026 Reported by AI

Visby was hit by a major power outage on Monday evening, leaving nearly 12,000 households without electricity. The outage began at 18:51, and the cause is still under investigation by energy company Geab. By 20:00, most residents had power restored, but around 2,900 households remained affected.

Following Saturday's substation fire that caused a widespread San Francisco power outage, PG&E has restored service to about 110,000 of 130,000 affected customers by Sunday morning. Waymo autonomous vehicles continue to face challenges at darkened intersections, keeping Bay Area ride-hailing suspended.

December 13, 2025 Reported by AI

Three days after the extratropical cyclone triggered widespread blackouts in São Paulo—as previously reported—around 400,000 homes were still without power on December 13. Viral videos capture fleeting joys turned to despair, while protests and a court-mandated deadline pressure Enel amid ongoing restoration efforts.