Nationwide power outage hits Iraq as heatwave pushes grid to breaking point

Iraq was plunged into a nationwide blackout on Monday after record heat and surging electricity demand overloaded the grid, authorities said, as temperatures climbed toward 50°C and millions marked a major Shiite pilgrimage.

Aug 11, 2025 - 23:00
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Nationwide power outage hits Iraq as heatwave pushes grid to breaking point
Iraq was plunged into a nationwide blackout on Monday after record heat and surging electricity demand overloaded the grid, authorities said, as temperatures climbed toward 50°C and millions marked a major Shiite pilgrimage.

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