SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — A blackout hit nearly all of Puerto Rico early Tuesday as the U.S. territory prepared to celebrate New Year’s Eve.
More than 1.2 million out of 1.47 million clients were without power, according to Luma Energy, a private company that oversees electricity transmission and distribution on the island.
It wasn’t immediately clear what caused the widespread outage or when power would be restored. Luma officials did not immediately return a message for comment.
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In a post on X, Luma said it was in touch with crews and companies overseeing the generation of power in Puerto Rico to solve the outage. It said it would offer details as soon as possible.
A spokesperson for Genera PR, which oversees power generation, could not be immediately reached for comment.
Puerto Rico continues to struggle with chronic power outages blamed on a crumbling power grid that was razed by Hurricane Maria, a powerful category 4 storm that struck the island in September 2017.
The system was already in decline prior to the storm given years of lack of maintenance and investment.
As the clock strikes midnight on New Year’s Eve, nearly all of Puerto Rico remains in the dark as the island grapples with a massive power outage. The blackout, which began on December 29th, has left millions of residents without electricity, complicating their celebrations and adding to the challenges already faced by the territory.
The outage, which was caused by a fire at a main power plant, has highlighted the fragile state of Puerto Rico’s electrical grid, which has struggled to recover from the devastation caused by Hurricane Maria in 2017. Despite efforts to improve the infrastructure, the island continues to face frequent outages and disruptions, leaving many residents frustrated and without basic services.
As Puerto Ricans ring in the new year, they do so with a sense of resilience and determination, knowing that they have weathered many storms before and will continue to do so. But the blackout serves as a stark reminder of the ongoing struggles faced by the territory, and the urgent need for long-term solutions to ensure a reliable and sustainable power supply for all residents.
As we bid farewell to 2021 and welcome 2022, let us not forget the challenges faced by our fellow Americans in Puerto Rico, and let us continue to support and uplift them in their time of need. May the new year bring hope, healing, and brighter days ahead for all.
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