- Nationwide blackout reported in Georgia, affecting millions across the country.
- The blackout has plunged cities, including Tbilisi, into darkness, with reports of outages shortly after midnight local time.
- Georgia's state-run company Electrosystem stated that the outage was caused by the disconnection of the power line linking the Georgian and Turkish electricity systems.
- Authorities have confirmed that restoration efforts are underway, with power being restored in stages.
- Partial restoration of power has already occurred in the Mtskheta-Mtianeti region and large parts of Tbilisi.
- The blackout occurred at approximately 12:10 am local time, described as an accidental disruption to the country's electricity supply.
- Social media users reported power outages in several towns and cities, including Batumi, Rustavi, and Gori, shortly after midnight.
- The full scale of the disruption remains unclear, with the exact cause of the power line disconnection still being determined.
Georgia faced a significant nationwide blackout early Friday, impacting millions across major cities including Tbilisi, Rustavi, and Batumi. The blackout began around 12:10 am local time after a power line disconnection between Georgia and Turkey, according to the Georgian State Electrosystem.1267
Citizens reported outages shortly after midnight, with social media users expressing concern as even prominent landmarks like the Tbilisi TV Tower lost power. The state operator confirmed that restoration efforts are underway, with power partially restored in the Mtskheta-Mtianeti region and large parts of Tbilisi.4
The full extent of the disruption remains unclear, and authorities are investigating the cause of the outage. The Georgian State Electrosystem stated, “The exact causes of the accident are being determined, and we will provide additional information to the public.” As of now, power is gradually being restored across the country, with efforts continuing to reconnect all areas affected by the blackout.8
Approximately 3.8 to 3.9 million people reside in Georgia, with about one-third living in Tbilisi. The blackout has raised concerns about the reliability of the country's electricity infrastructure, especially given its reliance on connections with neighboring countries.
“The Georgian State Electrosystem attributed the outage to an accidental disconnection of the power line linking Georgia and Turkey, with restoration partially completed in the Mtskheta-Mtianeti region and parts of Tbilisi. The country's 3.9 million residents were affected as the exact cause of the failure remains under investigation.”
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