Widespread power outages hit central and Southern Iraq
Central and southern Iraq face widespread power outages, with no official explanation yet. Many rely on paid neighborhood generators amid ongoing electricity shortages.
- Middle East
- Agencies and A News
- Published Date: 12:07 | 12 August 2025
Power outages have completely struck central and southern Iraq.
Sudden blackouts occurred in the capital Baghdad, other cities in the central region, and southern towns.
No statements have yet been issued by the Ministry of Electricity or other relevant authorities regarding the outages.
In Iraq, the national electricity service is provided on average only 5 to 8 hours a day.
To cope with the longstanding electricity shortages, paid neighborhood generators, which cause environmental pollution, have been activated.
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