Weather & Science
Power Blackout Hits Russian Arctic Region After Aging Grid Fails
The port of Murmansk, Russia.
Source: Bloomberg
Russia’s Arctic cities of Murmansk and Severomorsk, along with surrounding areas, are without power for a fourth day after aging infrastructure failed amid freezing temperatures.
Five power transmission towers collapsed near Murmansk late Friday, disrupting electricity supplies and subsequently heat and water services in the city and neighboring Severomorsk, the main base of Russia’s Northern Fleet, according to local authorities.