Major power outage reported in France’s Alpes-Maritimes region, including Cannes

May 24, 2025 03:28 PM IST

Last month, millions in Spain, Portugal, and several parts of France were left without electricity.

Local authorities in France’s Alpes-Maritimes region on Saturday reported a major electricity outage in parts of the region, including Cannes city, where the renowned film festival is underway.

RTE, the electricity transmission system operator of France, said that it was working to restore power.(Image for representation/Unsplash)

RTE, the electricity transmission system operator of France, said that it was working to restore power, reported Reuters.

Last month, millions in Spain, Portugal, and several parts of France were left without electricity after a major power outage. Spain’s Prime Minister attributed the blackout to an issue in Europe’s grid.

The outage had disrupted traffic lights, airports, and the Madrid underground. Spanish grid operator Red Electrica worked for hours with energy companies to restore power.

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