A large blackeut was recorded today in a huge area of Chile, from North where many mining companies operate to central and southern areas, where most of the population lives, including the capital of Santiago.
Large blah It was made today in a huge extent of Chilefrom the North where many mining companies operate to the central and southern areas, where most of the population lives, including the capital Santiago.
Escontida, the largest copper mine in the world, has been left without electricity, a source at the Reuters agency said.
Antofagasta said its mines operate with backup generators.
A power outage is noted from the northern areas of Arika and Parikota to Los Lagos, to the south, according to the Senapred Disaster Management Service (Senapred). However, urgent situations have not been reported.
The traffic lights in the capital were not working, eyewitnesses said at the Reuters agency. The Santiago subway, which carries millions of passengers daily, has also been affected.
Electricity distribution companies are trying to detect the damage and correct it, Senapred added.
Source :Skai
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