A major power outage occurred in Paris, affecting approximately 170,000 households and disrupting multiple metro lines. The blackout was caused by a technical incident at a substation located in Issy-les-Moulineaux, a suburb southwest of the French capital. The incident resulted in a sudden loss of electricity supply to a significant part of the city and its surrounding areas.
The disruption led to multiple metro line suspensions and delays, impacting daily commuters across the city. Authorities responded quickly to contain the incident and began working on restoring power and normal transit operations. No injuries have been reported as a result of the blackout, and investigators are examining the cause of the substation failure.
Officials have urged residents and commuters to remain patient as recovery efforts continue. While stabilization of the power supply is underway, officials did not specify a timeline for full restoration. The incident underscores the importance of infrastructure resilience, especially in densely populated urban areas like Paris.