Iraq Goes Dark After Searing Heat Wave Triggers Power Grid Failure

Iraq Goes Dark After Searing Heat Wave Triggers Power Grid Failure

Iraq was plunged into darkness on Monday as searing heat pushed up power demand, triggering a failure in transmission lines that led to a near nationwide blackout.

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Iraq restores power after blackouts hit the country

Nationwide blackout hits Iraq as heatwave strains power grid

Massive power failure hits Iraq despite government aims

A large-scale power outage swept across much of central, western and southern Iraq for several hours on Monday as temperatures soared beyond 50C. Officials said electricity systems went offline in the provinces of Basra, Maysan, Dhi Qar, Baghdad, Diyal and al-Anbar, and that it was likely the disruption was triggered by heavy loads and technical failure. Although Iraq is Opec’s second-largest oil producer, the country remains heavily dependent o…