A significant power outage impacted the national electricity grid early this morning, around 8:00 a.m. local time. The disruption affected major urban centers including Tbilisi, as well as Batumi, Kutaisi, and several other municipalities.
In Tbilisi, the consequences of the power outage were widespread, leading to the shutdown of the metro system and disruptions to railway services. Furthermore, the loss of power at pumping stations resulted in a cut-off of the water supply for residents. Citizens also reported unstable mobile internet connectivity.
Following the initial incident, power was restored to some commercial areas within Tbilisi approximately thirty minutes after the previous, large-scale power outage that had affected the entire nation on the night of July 24th. At that time, restoration efforts were expected to continue over several days. The national commission for electricity has been actively engaged in the process of restoring the power grid over an extended period.
The morning’s power outage highlights ongoing challenges to the region’s infrastructure. While service resumed in specific business sectors of Tbilisi, the broader impact on essential services remains evident. Authorities are managing the recovery process following the significant grid instability experienced across multiple cities.
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