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Dust storm disrupts Phoenix flights and leaves thousands without power

A massive dust storm swept through metro Phoenix on Monday, triggering severe thunderstorms that caused widespread power outages and flight disruptions at the city’s main airport. Severe weather strikes Phoenix The National Weather Service reported that the storm hit in the late afternoon, bringing......

Storm Floris lashes UK with violent winds, power outages and transport chaos

Storm Floris has swept across several parts of the United Kingdom since the weekend, causing widespread power outages, transport disruptions, and event cancellations — particularly in Scotland, the most severely affected region. The UK’s national weather service, the Met Office, issued an......

Spain's interior ministry warns of power outages: urgent need for backup systems

The Ministry of the Interior has raised alarms regarding the necessity of installing independent batteries in uninterrupted power supply systems. This warning, articulated in a report dated April 8, surfaced just weeks prior to a significant blackout that affected large portions of Spain. The document......

Essential preparedness tips for potential blackouts in Spain

As Spain navigates uncertainties regarding electrical stability, the recent blackout serves as a stark reminder of the need for preparedness. While authorities have yet to identify the exact cause of the outage, it is prudent for residents to consider how to equip themselves for future disruptions. The......

Ukraine's Battle to Keep the Lights On Amid a Relentless Energy War

Amid the rubble of twisted metal and congealed oil in a damaged thermal power station, patches of snow stand out as a chilling reminder of the challenges Ukraine faces. As winter arrives once more, the scene inside the turbine hall reveals the herculean efforts of engineers racing to repair damage caused......

Russia's Latest Strike on Ukraine's Energy Infrastructure Raises Concerns Amid Winter

Russia has launched a significant missile and drone assault on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, heightening fears that the Kremlin intends to cripple the country's power capacity before the harsh winter months. Ukrainian officials reported that attacks targeted energy facilities across the country,......

Severe Winds Leave Thousands in British Columbia Without Power Amid Storm Warnings

Coastal regions of British Columbia, along with parts of the Central Interior, faced significant disruptions on Monday as powerful winds wreaked havoc, leaving approximately 100,000 customers without electricity. The outages are expected to persist overnight, particularly affecting areas on southern......

Taiwan Faces Major Disruptions as Typhoon Kong-rey Strikes

Taipei, Taiwan,Typhoon Kong-rey made landfall on Taiwan's east coast on Thursday, marking the largest storm to impact the island in nearly three decades. The typhoon has prompted significant disruptions, including the closure of financial markets, the cancellation of hundreds of flights, and reduced......

Hurricane Oscar Strikes Cuba Amid Widespread Power Outages

Hurricane Oscar has made landfall on Cuba's eastern shores, bringing with it winds of nearly 80 mph (130 km/h) and compounding the challenges faced by a nation already grappling with a near-total power outage. The storm made landfall near Baracoa at 5:50 PM local time, coinciding with the third day......