Explosions, sirens and drone sightings triggered blackouts across multiple states on Friday (May 09) night, as India heightened security following repeated failed attempts by Pakistan to target military and civilian areas via drones.
<h2>Pakistan&rsquo;s drones shot down, shelling resumes at border</h2>
On Friday, Pakistan&rsquo;s military attempted another wave of drone and missile attacks against Indian territory. India's air defence systems successfully neutralised the threats, including drones in Rajasthan&rsquo;s Barmer, Pokhran, Jaisalmer and Phalodi.
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In Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistani shelling resumed in sensitive border areas including Uri, Kupwara and Poonch, fuelling fresh concerns amid already heightened tensions between the two nuclear-armed neighbours.
<h2>Family injured in Punjab as Pakistani drone hits residential area</h2>
In Punjab&rsquo;s Firozpur, a Pakistani drone struck a civilian home, injuring three members of a family, one of them critically. The injured were rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment. The drone responsible was reportedly neutralised shortly after the incident.
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<h2>Blackouts ordered as precaution across multiple states</h2>
In response to Pakistani attacks, authorities enforced power blackouts across several districts in Punjab, Jammu and Kashmir, Haryana, Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh and Gujarat. The aim was to make it harder for enemy drones or aircraft to identify targets on the ground.
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Residents were asked to turn off lights and stay indoors as a precaution.
&ldquo;People were advised to switch off their lights in multiple districts following sirens and loud explosions,&rdquo; a senior official said.
<h2>Full list of blackout-affected areas</h2>
Punjab:
Firozpur, Hoshiarpur, Moga, Sangrur, Muktsar, Fazilka, Bathinda, Jalandhar, Gurdaspur
Jammu and Kashmir:
Nagrota, Rajouri, Pathankot, Akhnoor, Samba, Kathua, parts of Srinagar, Baramulla, Udhampur, Poonch, Jammu city, Katra
Haryana:
Ambala, Panchkula
Rajasthan:
Jaisalmer, Barmer
Himachal Pradesh:
Solan
Gujarat:
Kutch, villages in Patan district, Banaskantha district
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India Pakistan News: Families in Punjab, J&K, Haryana, Rajasthan, Himachal and Gujarat face blackouts as India blocks second wave of Pakistan drone attacks overnight

Explosions, sirens and drone sightings triggered blackouts across multiple states on Friday (May 09) night, as India heightened security following repeated failed attempts by Pakistan to target military and civilian areas via drones. Pakistan’s drones shot down, shelling resumes at border On Friday, Pakistan’s military attempted another wave of drone and missile attacks against Indian territory. India's air defence systems successfully neutralised the threats, including drones in Rajasthan’s Barmer, Pokhran, Jaisalmer and Phalodi. Also read: Indo-Pak war: What is Territorial Army? India activates 14 battalions to assist armed forces amid escalating tensions In Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistani shelling resumed in sensitive border areas including Uri, Kupwara and Poonch, fuelling fresh concerns amid already heightened tensions between the two nuclear-armed neighbours. Family injured in Punjab as Pakistani drone hits residential area In Punjab’s Firozpur, a Pakistani drone struck a civilian home, injuring three members of a family, one of them critically. The injured were rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment. The drone responsible was reportedly neutralised shortly after the incident. Also read: Indo-Pak war | Three injured after Pakistani drone hits residential area in Punjab's Firozpur Blackouts ordered as precaution across multiple states In response to Pakistani attacks, authorities enforced power blackouts across several districts in Punjab, Jammu and Kashmir, Haryana, Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh and Gujarat. The aim was to make it harder for enemy drones or aircraft to identify targets on the ground. Also read: Indo-Pak War | ‘Concerning, inconsistent’: How US schooled Pakistan after India shot down a Pakistani F-16 after 2019 Balakot strike Residents were asked to turn off lights and stay indoors as a precaution. “People were advised to switch off their lights in multiple districts following sirens and loud explosions,” a senior official said. Full list of blackout-affected areas Punjab: Firozpur, Hoshiarpur, Moga, Sangrur, Muktsar, Fazilka, Bathinda, Jalandhar, Gurdaspur Jammu and Kashmir: Nagrota, Rajouri, Pathankot, Akhnoor, Samba, Kathua, parts of Srinagar, Baramulla, Udhampur, Poonch, Jammu city, Katra Haryana: Ambala, Panchkula Rajasthan: Jaisalmer, Barmer Himachal Pradesh: Solan Gujarat: Kutch, villages in Patan district, Banaskantha district Also read: Indo-Pak War: Can Pakistan use F-16s against India? Here’s what the rules say

Indo-Pak war: From Punjab to Rajasthan blackouts hit six states after India foils second wave of Pakistan drone strikes

The Australian coast is battling strong winds and heavy rain from tropical cyclone Alfred. Homes across Australia's eastern state of Queensland have sustained massive damage and power cuts. Thousands have been evacuated, and according to local media, about a quarter of a million people are facing power outages as violent winds toppled power lines. Watch this for more details!

Australia: Cyclone Alfred triggers massive blackouts, flooding

Blackouts are frequently connected with excessive alcohol consumption, but a new study reveals that how you drink is equally important. Research headed by postdoctoral scholar Veronica Richards of the Edna Bennett Pierce Prevention Research Center at Pennsylvania State University offers light on the components that contribute to alcohol-induced blackouts.

Blackouts are frequently connected with excessive alcohol consumption, but a new study reveals that how you drink is equally important. Research headed by postdoctoral scholar Veronica Richards of the Edna Bennett Pierce Prevention Research Center at Pennsylvania State University offers light on the components that contribute to alcohol-induced blackouts. How did the study come to this conclusion? The study, published in the journal Alcohol: Clinical and Experimental Research, analysed data from 79 college sophomores and juniors who often drank alcohol. These students reported experiencing blackouts during the most recent semester. 3 factors that determine if you will have a blackout or not The researchers discovered that the rate of alcohol intake, length of intoxication, and peak intoxication levels all have a role in causing blackouts. Essentially, the quicker you drink, the more you drink, and the longer you drink, the greater your chances of getting a blackout. Also read: Scientists reveal why zebrafish can regenerate damaged heart but humans can’t Participants wore watches capable of detecting intoxication levels via the skin throughout 12 weekends. They also kept journals to track their memories from the previous day. Out of the 147 blackouts observed across 486 drinking days, over 70% of students had at least one. Blackouts occurred more frequently when all related criteria were present: quick consumption of liquor, excessive alcohol intake, and extended drinking sessions. Female students had somewhat more blackouts (80%) than boys (70%), with an average of 2.2 episodes per student. Also read: One in three people suffer from 'silent killer' condition: Study How to lessen the risk of blackouts? To lessen the risk of blackouts, experts advised avoiding drinking games that encourage excessive alcohol intake. Alternating between alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages throughout the night can also assist in limiting alcohol consumption and prevent extreme intoxication.

Alcohol-induced blackouts linked to drinking patterns, not just quantity: Study

Worsening power blackouts in South Africa have put vulnerable people at risk and placed significant strain on emergency services, as the country copes with government-enforced 'loadshedding'. State-owned power utility Eskom is currently implementing a high level of blackouts, with households and businesses going without electricity for up to 10 hours daily until further notice. Paramedics describe the impact on the quality of healthcare they are able to provide as a result of the power cuts.

South Africa blackouts put pressure on healthcare

In South Africa, people are fed up, they are now mobilising and there are calls. From various sectors for a national shutdown due to the ongoing blackouts the government is in a tight spot and is scrabbling to look for immediate solution to the ongoing electricity crisis.

World Of Africa: South Africa where black-outs are  a menace

This coming winter will be difficult for Europe amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, but for the United Kingdom, it might be worse as the country faces several crises.&nbsp;

As the nation looks for political stability, economic status continues to be a concerning issue for the policymakers because reports state that amid a cost-of-living crisis, Brits could be plunged into darkness this winter with the coldest months yet to come.&nbsp;

But how is the government planning to address the issue? As seen by the British media outlet The Guardian, official documents show that the authorities have "war gamed" emergency plans to cope with energy blackouts lasting up to seven days.&nbsp;

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This comes amid growing fears over the security of supply this winter during a potential national power outage. The report mentioned that the documents were marked "official sensitive" and they warned that in a "reasonable worst-case scenario" all major sectors such as; transport, food and water supply, communications and energy, could be "severely disrupted" for up to a week.&nbsp;

The document also underlined that in case of such a scenario, the government will give priority to food, water and shelter to young and elderly people.&nbsp;

Guardian report mentioned that the country might experience a blackout for a week. Meanwhile, a BBC report also said the same thing as it reported quoting National Grid that the blackouts would be the last resort this winter if energy supplies stop or run low.&nbsp;

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UK National Grid's boss, John Pettigrew, told BBC that it assumed that the UK would have enough supplies to meet heating and lighting demand this winter, but short rolling power cuts were a possibility.&nbsp;

Pettigrew told BBC: "There could be energy shortfalls in the UK and we will manage that very carefully. This isn't a time for people to panic."&nbsp;

"Most importantly what we're doing is making sure that the infrastructure that we have and the networks are robust and ready for the winter, and I've got thousands of engineers making sure that the network is ready for whatever weather we see over the winter," he added.&nbsp;

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This coming winter will be difficult for Europe amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, but for the United Kingdom, it might be worse as the country faces several crises. As the nation looks for political stability, economic status continues to be a concerning issue for the policymakers because reports state that amid a cost-of-living crisis, Brits could be plunged into darkness this winter with the coldest months yet to come. But how is the government planning to address the issue? As seen by the British media outlet The Guardian, official documents show that the authorities have "war gamed" emergency plans to cope with energy blackouts lasting up to seven days. ALSO READ | UK PM Rishi Sunak is looking to close the Confucius Institutes, says security minister This comes amid growing fears over the security of supply this winter during a potential national power outage. The report mentioned that the documents were marked "official sensitive" and they warned that in a "reasonable worst-case scenario" all major sectors such as; transport, food and water supply, communications and energy, could be "severely disrupted" for up to a week. The document also underlined that in case of such a scenario, the government will give priority to food, water and shelter to young and elderly people. Guardian report mentioned that the country might experience a blackout for a week. Meanwhile, a BBC report also said the same thing as it reported quoting National Grid that the blackouts would be the last resort this winter if energy supplies stop or run low. WATCH | UK PM Rishi Sunak makes U-turn on attending COP27, confirms his attendance × ALSO READ | GCHQ, MI5and MI6 alter hiring rules. Will recruit non-British parentage spies UK National Grid's boss, John Pettigrew, told BBC that it assumed that the UK would have enough supplies to meet heating and lighting demand this winter, but short rolling power cuts were a possibility. Pettigrew told BBC: "There could be energy shortfalls in the UK and we will manage that very carefully. This isn't a time for people to panic." "Most importantly what we're doing is making sure that the infrastructure that we have and the networks are robust and ready for the winter, and I've got thousands of engineers making sure that the network is ready for whatever weather we see over the winter," he added. The report mentioned that the UK government is currently stress-testing Programme Yarrow, which is a confidential plan to address power outages that will impact millions of households. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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The Ukraine government has placed restrictions on electricity usage nationwide for the first time since Russia's invasion following attacks on power plants and concerns about energy needs in winter. According to government officials temporary blackouts are possible if people do not minimize their use of electricity.

Russia-Ukraine war: Kyiv warns against blackouts in winters

South Africa is facing its worst electricity crisis. Rolling blackouts across the country, almost on a daily basis are weighing on the country's economy.

South Africa's worst-ever electricity crisis

According to regional governor Oleh Synehubov's Telegram post from Sunday, September 11, numerous sections of the Kharkiv region experienced power outages and water supply interruptions. He claimed that Russian military had attacked areas of civilian infrastructure.

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Moscow disputes that its troops intentionally target civilians. Russian strikes, according to Valentyn Reznichenko, the governor of Dnipropetrovsk's central region, also caused power outages in a number of communities. He posted on Telegram that "they are unable to accept their losses on the battlefield."

Volodymyr <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-hitting-ukrainian-forces-in-kharkiv-claims-russian-defence-ministry-515139">Zelensky</a>, the president of Ukraine, tweeted that there were <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/planned-outages-to-take-place-in-california-as-the-mercury-continues-to-rise-513834">power outages</a> in several areas of the Donetsk, Sumy, and Zaporizhzhia regions as well.

At 23:03 local time (20:03 GMT), the governor of Dnipropetrovsk added on Telegram that all of the region's power has been replenished.

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According to regional governor Oleh Synehubov's Telegram post from Sunday, September 11, numerous sections of the Kharkiv region experienced power outages and water supply interruptions.

According to regional governor Oleh Synehubov's Telegram post from Sunday, September 11, numerous sections of the Kharkiv region experienced power outages and water supply interruptions. He claimed that Russian military had attacked areas of civilian infrastructure. Following electricity blackouts in east Ukraine, Zelensky posts this video. “Even through the impenetrable darkness, Ukraine and the civilized world clearly see these terrorist acts. Deliberate and cynical missile strikes on civilian critical infrastructure.” pic.twitter.com/03JGQXUqZS — Rohit Kachroo (@RohitKachrooITV) September 11, 2022 × Moscow disputes that its troops intentionally target civilians. Russian strikes, according to Valentyn Reznichenko, the governor of Dnipropetrovsk's central region, also caused power outages in a number of communities. He posted on Telegram that "they are unable to accept their losses on the battlefield." Volodymyr Zelensky, the president of Ukraine, tweeted that there were power outages in several areas of the Donetsk, Sumy, and Zaporizhzhia regions as well. At 23:03 local time (20:03 GMT), the governor of Dnipropetrovsk added on Telegram that all of the region's power has been replenished. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION live TV here:

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According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), a large solar flare erupted from the Sun on June 14 and is on its way to Earth.

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An emergency plea has been issued by Japan on Tuesday for conservation of energy. It has been addressed to citizens, businesses and local authorities. &nbsp;&nbsp;

It has also warned of potential blackouts as a massive earthquake has idled several power plants and unseasonably cold weather has also boosted demand, said a Reuters report. &nbsp;

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Tokyo is witnessing snowfall and a drop in the temperature to four degrees Celsius (39 Fahrenheit). Tokyo Electric Power Co said two to three million households could lose power after 8 pm (1100 GMT) with the current power usage rate. &nbsp;

Koichi Hagiuda, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), said, "At this rate, we are coming closer to a state where we will have to conduct power outages similar to those that took place after the quake (last week)." &nbsp;&nbsp;

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At a news conference, the minister called for an additional 5% or so of power savings every hour from 3 to 8 pm, which is equivalent to about two million kilowatts per hour. &nbsp;

The electronics retailer Bic Camera has turned off about half of the TV sets at its over 30 stores in eastern Japan, the firm said. &nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

An emergency plea has been issued by Japan on Tuesday for conservation of energy. It has been addressed to citizens, businesses and local authorities. It has also warned of potential blackouts as a massive earthquake has idled several power plants and unseasonably cold weather has also boosted demand, said a Reuters report.

An emergency plea has been issued by Japan on Tuesday for conservation of energy. It has been addressed to citizens, businesses and local authorities. It has also warned of potential blackouts as a massive earthquake has idled several power plants and unseasonably cold weather has also boosted demand, said a Reuters report. Also Read | China Plane Crash: No sign of survivors till now, says report Tokyo is witnessing snowfall and a drop in the temperature to four degrees Celsius (39 Fahrenheit). Tokyo Electric Power Co said two to three million households could lose power after 8 pm (1100 GMT) with the current power usage rate. Koichi Hagiuda, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), said, "At this rate, we are coming closer to a state where we will have to conduct power outages similar to those that took place after the quake (last week)." Also Read: US admiral says China fully militarised at least three of several islands it built in disputed South China Sea At a news conference, the minister called for an additional 5% or so of power savings every hour from 3 to 8 pm, which is equivalent to about two million kilowatts per hour. The electronics retailer Bic Camera has turned off about half of the TV sets at its over 30 stores in eastern Japan, the firm said. (With inputs from agencies)

As temperatures drop, Japan asks public to save power, warns of blackouts in plea

After a day of complete blackout, Lebanon's power supply was restored to normal. 2 of the biggest power stations in Lebanon were shut down because of a fuel shortage.

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