Iraqi power outages hit central and southern provinces amid sweltering heat
Sources from various provinces confirmed that power stations in Basra, Maysan, Dhi Qar, Baghdad, Diyala, and Anbar all went out of service. While no official statement has been released, the probable cause is believed to be heavy loads on the power grid or an unspecified emergency.
The simultaneous outage across multiple regions highlights the chronic instability of Iraq's power infrastructure, which is consistently overwhelmed by increased demand, particularly during the country's blistering summer months.
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