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A massive power blackout hits Central and Northern Sumatra, leaving around 13.1 million customers without electricity after severe weather damages a major transmission line in Jambi. The failure triggers a cascading grid collapse across multiple provinces, causing widespread outages, water disruptions, and traffic chaos. Authorities report several deaths linked to carbon monoxide poisoning from improperly ventilated backup generators. PT PLN restores the grid using hydroelectric and gas-fired plants, while investigators confirm there is no evidence of sabotage behind the incident.
Friday, 22 May, 2026