Major blackout hits Czech Republic DW 07/04/2025
Briefly

A widespread power outage occurred in the Czech Republic on Friday, affecting large regions as confirmed by grid operator CEPS. Spokeswoman Hana Klimova acknowledged the situation, describing it as affecting a significant part of the country. Prime Minister Petr Fiala labeled the incident as extraordinary and unpleasant. The blackout led to disruptions in train lines across five of the 14 districts, including the capital, Prague. Initial reports indicated the cause was a fallen power line, and electricity was restored to most impacted areas shortly after.
Large parts of the Czech Republic experienced a significant power outage on Friday, impacting the entire electricity grid, confirmed by CEPS spokesperson Hana Klimova.
Transport Minister Martin Kupka reported that train services in five districts, including Prague, were interrupted due to the blackout.
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