Power has been restored to 98.8% of customers in Puerto Rico after an island-wide blackout earlier this week. Over 1.45 million customers had electricity less than 48 hours after the outage, with some still experiencing temporary outages due to limited generation. The blackout occurred after a transmission line failed and caused generators to shut down, leaving over 400,000 customers without water at the time. The cause of the failure is still under investigation, with authorities looking into possible breaker failures or overgrown vegetation as potential reasons.
Governor Jenniffer González expressed concern over the situation, calling the equipment old and fragile. She had cut her vacation short to address the issue and stated that it is a shame for the people of Puerto Rico to face such challenges. This is the second massive blackout to hit the island in less than four months, with the previous one occurring on New Year’s Eve. Authorities are working to restore full power and investigate the root cause of the blackout to prevent future disruptions. Despite the progress in restoration, the situation remains precarious and ongoing efforts are being made to ensure stability in the power grid.
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