Turkey’s Energy Ministry Confirms Blackout Affected Multiple Provinces on May 12

Turkey’s Energy Ministry confirms May 12 blackout impacted multiple provinces; authorities investigate causes and restore power swiftly.

Turkey’s Energy Ministry Confirms Blackout Affected Multiple Provinces on May 12
Liberal TR Haber Merkezi
Publish: 06.07.2026
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The Energy and Natural Resources Ministry announced on May 12 that a widespread power outage occurred across several provinces, affecting residential and public services and prompting immediate restoration efforts; the ministry identified the cause and provided updates on recovery progress.

The outage began in the afternoon and impacted transmission lines linked to multiple regional grids, the ministry said. Emergency response teams were dispatched to repair damaged infrastructure and prioritize hospitals, public transport and critical facilities.

Officials reported that technicians isolated the fault to a specific high-voltage corridor and performed stepwise reconnections to stabilize the network. Power was gradually restored in urban centers while remote areas experienced longer delays.

The ministry released hourly bulletins detailing which provinces and districts regained service and estimated timelines for full restoration. Authorities also coordinated with local administrations to provide generators and temporary support where needed.

Telecommunications and transportation operators reported intermittent disruptions linked to the outage but stated essential services remained functional due to backup systems. No official casualty figures were announced in the ministry’s statements.

Investigations into the technical cause continued, with the ministry promising a comprehensive report upon completion. The statement emphasized measures to prevent similar incidents and outlined plans for infrastructure inspections and upgrades.

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Liberal TR Haber Merkezi
Liberal TR Haber Merkezi
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