A widespread blackout struck Chile on Tuesday, affecting millions of people across the country. The blackout was caused by a disruption in a high-voltage transmission line that carries power from the Atacama Desert to the capital city of Santiago. This led to the shutdown of much of the country’s power grid, affecting 14 out of 16 regions, including Santiago. The government urged calm and mobilized to restore power as quickly as possible, with hospitals, prisons, and government buildings relying on backup generators. The blackout also impacted transportation, with the subway system in Santiago shut down and traffic lights not functioning, causing chaos on the streets. People were urged to stay home and avoid unnecessary travel, as only a small percentage of city traffic lights were operational. The blackout also affected mobile phone services in some areas, and efforts were made to evacuate people from darkened tunnels and subway stations. Despite the challenges, authorities at Santiago International Airport managed to keep flights operating using emergency power. The situation highlighted the vulnerabilities of Chile’s power grid and the need for emergency preparedness in the face of such widespread outages.
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