Reported 8 months ago
On the evening of June 16, 2024, Xiao Liuqiu, Pingtung, experienced a sudden island-wide blackout around 7:30 pm affecting 4171 households, leading to people having to rely on headlamps for light during activities like having dinner. Due to record high power consumption during the holiday, Taipower experienced equipment overload, causing the blackout. Following prompt repairs, power was restored by around 8:30 pm. This incident, where even tourists were included, prompted discussions on improving power supply capabilities for remote islands to prevent similar occurrences in the future.
Source: YAHOO