San Juan, Puerto Rico - The entire island of Puerto Rico is experiencing a massive power outage, leaving millions of residents without electricity. The blackout, which began Wednesday afternoon, has impacted homes, businesses, and critical infrastructure.
Josu Coln, recently appointed as Puerto Rico's energy coordinator, addressed the public, stating that restoring power to the entire island is a complex undertaking. He cautioned that it could take more than 24 hours to fully restore electricity to all customers. 'Our teams are working diligently to identify the cause of the outage and implement the necessary repairs,' Coln said. 'We understand the inconvenience and frustration this causes, and we are committed to restoring power as quickly and safely as possible.'
The cause of the island-wide blackout is still under investigation. Preliminary reports suggest a possible failure in one of the main transmission lines. Crews are working to assess the extent of the damage and begin the restoration process.
This outage highlights the fragility of Puerto Rico's power grid, which has struggled with reliability issues for years. The island is still recovering from the devastation caused by Hurricane Maria in 2017, which severely damaged its energy infrastructure. The current blackout underscores the urgent need for investment in modernizing and strengthening the island's power grid to prevent future widespread outages.
Puerto Rico Faces Island-Wide Power Outage
A complete blackout has plunged Puerto Rico into darkness, leaving the entire island without electricity. Officials estimate that restoring power could take over 24 hours. Josu Coln, the island's new energy coordinator, is leading efforts to assess the damage and implement repairs. The cause of the widespread outage is currently under investigation.