power outage

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Several regions experienced power outages due to various causes, affecting thousands and prompting evacuations and criticism of authorities.

Multiple power outages were reported recently across different areas, including Baguio and Benguet where residents faced howling winds and damage to homes, prompting evacuations. Technical problems at the Piluwa Substation caused outages in Kathmandu Valley, while a new outage affected nearly 1,800 people in Minden. These incidents have led to public concern and criticism of government officials for emergency responses and infrastructure maintenance.