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Georgia Plunged into Darkness Amidst Power Grid Tests
6 Aug
Summary
- Most of Georgia lost power on Wednesday evening due to a widespread outage.
- The blackout coincided with testing at a major hydroelectric plant.
- Previous power outages last month prompted the grid integrity tests.
On Wednesday evening, a significant power cut engulfed most of Georgia, plunging the nation into darkness. The blackout commenced around 8 p.m. and impacted major urban centers, including the capital city, Tbilisi.
Authorities are investigating the cause, with preliminary indications suggesting the outage may be linked to ongoing tests at a prominent hydroelectric power facility. These diagnostic procedures were initiated to assess the stability of the country's electrical infrastructure.
The tests follow two prior power interruptions that occurred last month. Officials are working to determine the exact cause of Wednesday's widespread outage and its potential connection to the recent grid assessments.
