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Major Power Outage Hits Chania, Affecting Large Portion of the City

Tuesday, 24 March 2026/Sourcehaniotika/1 min read
A significant power outage disrupted life in Chania today, leaving residents and businesses without electricity across multiple neighborhoods. The blackout affected daily operations during peak hours, prompting swift response from local authorities and DEDDIE crews tasked with restoring power to affected areas. The incident highlights vulnerabilities in the city's aging electrical infrastructure. This latest disruption follows previous outages, raising resident concerns about grid reliability. Authorities have committed to investigating the incident's root causes and implementing preventive measures to avoid future occurrences. Residents are advised to remain patient during restoration efforts and report any hazards to local authorities.

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