### [2026-05-22](/feed/2026/05/22/index.md)

##### Power outage
#  Major power outages at night on Sumatra island leave millions without electricity for hours. Several officials declare a state of emergency due to concerns over temperature and weather conditions.




### Sources:

1. [Jakarta Globe](https://jakartaglobe.id/news/massive-blackout-leaves-millions-without-power-across-sumatra)
2. [Tempo](https://en.tempo.co/read/2104998/major-blackout-hits-parts-of-sumatra-indonesia)

### Changes:

1. Power outage at night on Sumatra island leave millions without electricity for hours.  _2026-05-23 11:37:34 (First version)_
1.  Major power outages at night on Sumatra island leave millions without electricity for hours. Several officials declare a state of emergency due to concerns over temperature and weather conditions. _(Current version)_

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