Massive power outages hit Iraq and Cuba

Power grids fail in the entire country of Iraq as it goes completely black.

The Electricity Ministry is authoritative on the shutdown. The cause is unknown to anyone, but teams initiate investigations and hurry to restore the power. The restoration effort is in high gear, but it takes time before it fully recovers. Iraq is filled with people with the fear of war in the Middle East. There are rumors, which make citizens more anxious.

Embassy of the US in Baghdad makes grim decisions. It informs everyone in America to vacate Iraq within a short time or find refuge until they are able to leave. In the lawlessness, security concerns increase. In the meantime, Cuba has its nightmare of blackouts. Massive failure of power cuts off most of the island, capital Havana included. Daily life grinds to a halt.

The Antonio Guterres thermal power plant, 100 kilometers east of Havana, just closed down. This leads to the rampant failure, according to the state electricity provider. The signal blackouts have been reported to cause massive traffic jams by the residents. Emergency generators in hospitals and offices are fired up. Mobile and internet services go off in strategically important places.

Cuba battles a deep fuel shortage already. US President Donald Trump’s oil shipment curbs make matters worse. State media highlights the growing crisis. People in both nations cope with fear and disruption. Governments scramble for fixes. World watches as energy woes test resilience.