The cyclone, which caused severe flooding and cut power to 225,000 residents, was “the most significant weather event New Zealand has seen this century,” Prime Minister Chris Hipkins said.
Tag: Power Failures and Blackouts
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South African President Declares ‘State of Disaster’ Over Power Crisis
President Cyril Ramaphosa, facing rising public wrath, on Thursday declared a “state of disaster” and pledged to end an energy crisis that threatens economic and political stability.
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Life on the Beat for Ukraine’s Cops: The Drunk, the Disorderly and Drones
In cities dealing with bombardment and blackouts, the Patrol Police have taken a lead in trying to retain a sense of security for a traumatized public.
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Does Your Home Have Backup Power? We Want to Hear From You.
Sales of generators and home batteries are up as people look to protect themselves from power outages, which are becoming more common.
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After Storm, Austin Residents Deal With Power Outages and Downed Trees
More than 33,000 customers did not have power on Sunday evening. Officials said downed trees and power lines were responsible for persistent outages.