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Paris Plunged into Darkness: Massive Blackout Hits Capital
20 Nov, 2025
Summary
- A major power outage affected over 170,000 homes in Paris.
- The blackout caused significant disruptions to metro and train lines.
- A technical issue at an electrical substation was identified as the cause.
Paris experienced a widespread power outage on Thursday morning, affecting more than 170,000 homes. The blackout commenced at approximately 6:38 am local time, leading to significant disruptions. Electricity grid operator Enedis reported that metro and suburban train lines were halted due to the outage.
Authorities later identified a technical issue at an electrical substation in Issy-les-Moulineaux, southwest of the city, as the cause. While initially impacting a large number of residents, the grid operator noted that many homes were reconnected rapidly, with full restoration in the Paris region achieved by 9 am local time.
