Massive Power Outage Hits Paris: Thousands Left in Darkness Amid Storm

A powerful storm hit Paris on Sunday evening, causing a widespread power outage that left thousands of residents and businesses without electricity. Beginning around 7 PM local time, the blackout affected multiple districts across the city.

High winds and heavy rain resulted in fallen trees and damaged electrical infrastructure, disrupting power lines and transformers. At the peak of the outage, approximately 150,000 customers were affected.

Emergency services worked overnight to clear debris from roads and restore power. Technical teams from the national electricity provider, Enedis, are actively repairing damaged equipment with an expectation to restore electricity to most areas by late Monday afternoon.

Key impacts include:

• Hospitals operating on emergency generators to continue critical care
• Public transportation delays, though largely operational
• Temporary mobile phone network and internet disruptions in several neighborhoods
• Widespread business closures due to lack of electricity

Authorities have urged residents to stay indoors, avoid downed power lines, and report emergencies promptly. The Paris municipality has also established warming and charging stations to support those affected during the outage.

Experts note that such storms are becoming more frequent in Europe, underscoring the need for infrastructure upgrades to enhance resilience. City officials plan to evaluate the storm’s impact and invest in measures to mitigate future blackouts.

Residents are advised to keep emergency supplies like flashlights, batteries, and water on hand until full restoration of power. The situation remains fluid as repair crews continue their work amid intermittent rain. More updates will follow as progress is made.

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