A power outage late Saturday night left Panama in darkness, affecting its entire electricity grid. The blackout, attributed to damage to a private generator, not only disrupted the power supply but also impacted water treatment facilities, leading to a suspension of access to drinking water for residents.
Authorities are working to restore services as quickly as possible. The comprehensive nature of the blackout highlights the country’s dependency on infrastructure that may lack redundancy in critical systems. As efforts continue to restore normalcy, residents are advised to stay informed through official channels for updates on service resumption.
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