San Juan, Puerto Rico - Power has been restored to approximately 47% of customers in Puerto Rico after a sudden, island-wide blackout on Wednesday. The outage, which impacted an estimated 1.4 million homes and businesses, left the entire island without electricity.
LUMA Energy, the private company responsible for power transmission and distribution in Puerto Rico, is working to restore power to the remaining customers. Crews are working around the clock to assess the damage and repair the electrical grid.
The cause of the blackout is currently under investigation. Officials are exploring several possibilities, including equipment failure, cyberattacks, and weather-related issues. A full investigation is expected to take several weeks.
Governor Pedro Pierluisi has assured residents that the government is committed to restoring power to all customers as quickly and safely as possible. He has also called for a thorough review of LUMA Energy's performance and infrastructure.
The blackout has raised concerns about the reliability of Puerto Rico's power grid, which has been plagued by problems for years. The island's infrastructure was severely damaged by Hurricane Maria in 2017, and efforts to rebuild it have been slow and challenging. This latest outage highlights the need for significant investment in upgrading and modernizing the island's power grid to prevent future blackouts.
Power Restored to Nearly Half of Puerto Rico After Island-Wide Blackout
Nearly half of Puerto Rico's customers have had their power restored following a widespread blackout that plunged the entire island into darkness on Wednesday. The outage affected approximately 1.4 million homes and businesses. Crews are working to restore power to the remaining customers as quickly and safely as possible. Officials are investigating the cause of the sudden power failure.
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