A power outage on New Year's Eve plunged much of Puerto Rico into darkness.RICARDO ARDUENGO/AFP via Getty ImagesA massive blackout in Puerto Rico left more than 1.3 million power company customers in the dark.Luma Energy, the power company, said restoring power could take up to 48 hours.It said that the outage appears to have been caused by the failure of an underground power line.A massive blackout hit Puerto Rico early Tuesday morning — and it could take days to restore power.The outage, which struck around dawn, the Associated Press reported, left nearly 90% of private power company Luma Energy's 1.47 million customers without power, the company told the AP.Luma said the issue appeared to have stemmed from the failure of an underground cable.
Puerto Rico Is Mostly Without Power After A Huge Electricity Outage Sweeps The Island — And It Could Take 2 Days To Fix
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Tue, 12/31/2024 - 9:25am
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- Latest power outage underscores Puerto Rico's electricity issues
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Power outages are a frustratingly frequent occurrence for many Puerto Ricans. A string of blackouts during the summer prompted protests and a state of emergency.
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More than 1.3 million people were plunged into darkness early Tuesday. Failure of an underground power line is believed to be the cause and repairs could take up to two days.
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The outage, coinciding with New Year's Eve, has disrupted travel plans and daily life, affecting 80 percent of the population.
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Authorities say a failed underground power line triggered the shutdown, with restoration efforts underway despite holiday challenges.
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