Iraq is facing one of its most widespread power outages in recent months. Officials confirmed that work is underway to restore power supply as quickly as possible. The outage has disrupted daily life in most governorates, sparing only the Kurdistan Region.
On Monday, a member of the Iraqi Parliamentary Electricity and Energy Committee explained the reason behind the blackout. The fault occurred in the transmission line of the General Electricity Transmission Company in the Middle Euphrates area. He emphasized that repair crews are working nonstop to resolve the issue.
The official stressed that the main focus is to restore power supply to affected areas without delay. Although he did not give an exact timeline, he expressed optimism that operations will return to normal soon.
At the same time, the Federal Ministry of Electricity’s Undersecretary for Production Affairs confirmed an emergency outage in the transmission lines earlier in the day. The malfunction caused a blackout across large sections of the national grid. According to his statement, technical teams are already in the field fixing the fault. He added that electricity is returning gradually and full service is expected within hours.
Local sources in Kirkuk shared more details about the incident. They reported that power plants in Kirkuk, Basra, Maysan, Dhi Qar, Baghdad, Diyala, and Anbar all went offline unexpectedly. The shutdown hit both central and southern regions, including the capital.
Witnesses indicated that the outage might be linked to heavy electrical loads or a sudden technical failure. However, at the time of the disruption, there was no official clarification about the exact cause. Crews estimate that it will take around five hours to bring all systems back online.
The nationwide blackout highlights the urgent need for better infrastructure and maintenance in Iraq’s electricity network. Authorities promise to restore power supply promptly, but the incident serves as a reminder of the fragility of the grid during peak demand.
