Massive power outage hits southern France
French officials report power outages in southern regions of the country.
According to webangah news Agency, French authorities have confirmed widespread electricity disruptions across southern France. The blackouts follow similar incidents recently reported in parts of spain and Portugal that caused importent public concern.
European media reports indicate the power failures in Portugal and Spain were severe enough to halt operations at Madrid and Lisbon international airports. The outages also disrupted public transportation networks and telecommunications services, leaving some residents without mobile network access.
Officials in both countries stated they have launched investigations into the cause of the blackouts, while not ruling out potential sabotage or cyberattack scenarios.
News Sources: © webangah News Agency, Mehr News Agency, Reuters