The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/power-outages/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:11:43 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png power outages | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/power-outages/ 32 32 German prosecutors launch terror probe into Berlin power outage https://www.timesofisrael.com/german-prosecutors-launch-terror-probe-into-berlin-power-outages/ Tue, 06 Jan 2026 21:33:24 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3728187 Around 24,700 households remain without power after arson attack claimed by far-left extremist group caused massive winter blackout across the German capital

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]]> Iran plagued by energy crisis partially caused by strikes attributed to Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/iranian-government-said-scrambling-for-solutions-as-energy-crisis-plagues-country/ Sun, 22 Dec 2024 01:29:36 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3444430 Outdated and underfunded energy sector's problems further compounded by depleted gas reserves caused by attack on two major pipelines back in February

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]]> After power outages during heatwave, Energy Ministry to study climate change effects https://www.timesofisrael.com/after-power-outages-during-heatwave-energy-ministry-to-study-climate-change-effects/ Tue, 27 Jun 2023 08:32:19 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3040975 Examination is included in list of steps announced by ministry director, following review of weather conditions and mishaps that saw 260,000 Israelis cut off from power on June 2

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]]> Recent heatwave’s power cuts underline failure to properly prepare for climate change https://www.timesofisrael.com/recent-heatwaves-power-cuts-underline-failure-to-adequately-ready-for-climate-change/ Mon, 05 Jun 2023 09:34:16 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3027344 Malfunctions and poor planning led to outages for 300,000 Israelis in temperatures of over 40°C, as inefficiency and red tape hinder expansion, optimization of power grid

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]]> Ukraine races to restore power after Russian strikes plunge cities into darkness https://www.timesofisrael.com/ukraine-races-to-restore-power-after-russian-strikes-plunge-cities-into-darkness/ Sat, 17 Dec 2022 20:48:23 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2901422 Energy provider imposes blackouts, warns recovery will take longer than usual due to extent of damage; Putin holds court with top military brass

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]]> Ukraine battles to reconnect millions in the cold and dark after Russian strikes https://www.timesofisrael.com/ukraine-battles-to-reconnect-millions-in-the-cold-and-dark-after-russian-strikes/ Fri, 25 Nov 2022 04:20:45 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2882527&preview=true&preview_id=2882527 Dozens of cruise missiles have battered the country's already crippled electricity grid as winter temperatures set in

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]]> Ukraine capital presses on despite Russian bombings, power outages https://www.timesofisrael.com/ukraine-capital-presses-on-despite-russian-bombings-power-outages/ Thu, 24 Nov 2022 16:15:18 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2882006 'Nobody will compromise their will and principles just for electricity,' Kyiv local says of attacks; residents turn to drainpipes for rainwater as city works to restore plumbing

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]]> Kyiv cuts power as Russia targets Ukraine’s energy grid https://www.timesofisrael.com/kyiv-cuts-power-as-russia-targets-ukraines-energy-grid/ Sun, 23 Oct 2022 17:19:59 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2857567 More than one million Ukrainian households lose electricity following recent Russian attacks; Zelensky denounces 'vile strikes on critical objects'

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]]> Ukraine power grid ‘stabilized’ following mass Russian bombardments https://www.timesofisrael.com/ukraine-power-grid-stabilized-following-mass-russian-bombardments/ Thu, 13 Oct 2022 13:31:50 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2852087 Chief of national energy operator says country withstood 'probably the largest missile attack on energy infrastructure in history'

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]]> Israeli electrical company to cut power to West Bank Palestinians over debts https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-to-reportedly-cut-power-to-palestinian-areas-of-west-bank-over-debts/ Thu, 28 Oct 2021 01:56:31 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2639856 Starting next week, rolling blackouts to hit Ramallah, Bethlehem and areas near Jerusalem for 4 hours each day until half a billion shekels paid to Israel Electric Corporation

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]]> Lebanon firefighters quell huge blaze at fuel storage depot https://www.timesofisrael.com/lebanon-firefighters-quell-huge-blaze-at-fuel-storage-depot/ Mon, 11 Oct 2021 13:19:03 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2630036 Civil defense chief says fire under control and 'disaster' averted; energy minister says flames consumed some 250,000 liters of gasoline

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]]> Lebanese electricity back online after army supplies fuel to 2 power plants https://www.timesofisrael.com/lebanese-electricity-back-online-after-army-supplies-fuel-to-2-power-plants/ Sun, 10 Oct 2021 13:50:40 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2629372&preview=true&preview_id=2629372 Move ends almost 24 hours of total blackout after central plants ground to a halt amid oil shortages

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]]> Lebanon left without power for days after state-run grid collapses https://www.timesofisrael.com/lebanon-faces-several-days-without-power-after-state-run-grid-collapses/ Sat, 09 Oct 2021 13:58:41 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2628965 Due to fuel shortages amid financial crisis, al-Zahrani and Deir Amar electricity plants shut down; citizens will have to rely on private generators, which use scarce diesel

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]]> Hurricane Ida causes 2 deaths, as thousands in US face weeks without power https://www.timesofisrael.com/hurricane-ida-causes-2-deaths-as-thousands-in-us-face-weeks-without-power/ Tue, 31 Aug 2021 10:25:41 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2609465 25,000 utility workers are on the ground in Louisiana to help restore electricity after 'catastrophic' damage, governor says

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]]> Hundreds trapped, 1 million without power, as Ida churns through Louisiana https://www.timesofisrael.com/hundreds-trapped-1-million-without-power-as-ida-churns-through-louisiana/ Mon, 30 Aug 2021 17:21:18 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2609040 Officials say it could take six weeks to fully restore power to parts of New Orleans hit hard by hurricane, as extent of damage seen for first time

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