A massive power outage swept across Chile on Tuesday, plunging 14 of its 16 regions into darkness. The blackout left millions without electricity, affecting daily life and crippling the transportation system, including the Metro service in the capital city of Santiago. The National Disaster Prevention and Response Service (Senapred) confirmed the outage but reported no emergency situations arising from it.
The regions hit by the power outage include Arica and Parinacota, Tarapacá, Antofagasta, Atacama, Coquimbo, Araucanía, Valparaíso, O’Higgins, Maule, Biobío, Los Lagos, de Los Ríos, and Ñuble. Santiago and its surrounding areas also experienced significant disruptions as a result of the blackout. Fortunately, the Metropolitan region and Magallanes were spared from this widespread power failure.
Senapred, Chile's agency responsible for disaster prevention and response, reported the outage early on Tuesday. Despite the extensive impact on daily activities across various regions, authorities have not reported any emergencies directly linked to this power cut. The cause of the outage remains unspecified, leaving many residents and officials in search of answers.
The blackout has primarily affected regions in the north, center, and south of Chile. It disrupted several aspects of daily life, from commercial activities to public transportation. In Santiago, the Metro service was halted, causing inconvenience to commuters relying on this essential mode of transport.
While the exact cause of the power outage is yet to be determined, it stands as a significant event in Chile's recent history. With 14 out of 16 regions affected, the blackout has impacted a large portion of the country's population. Authorities continue to monitor the situation closely as they work towards restoring normalcy.
