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The outage began around noon, bringing Prague’s entire subway system to a stop, according to the city’s transport authority. Service was restored within 30 minutes, but the disruption caused delays throughout the day. Prime Minister Petr Fiala called the incident an "extraordinary and unpleasant situation" in a statement on social media, assuring the public that restoring power was a top priority. The country’s power grid operator, CEPS, reported issues across four northern and eastern regions. A fallen electricity line in the northwest was identified as a possible cause.
CEPS confirmed that eight substations were affected, including a major one in Prague. Five were back online within two hours. Officials ruled out the possibility of a cyberattack or terrorism. Industry and Trade Minister Lukas Vlcek said the likely cause was a “mechanical malfunction.”
The outage led to a suspension of most tram services on the right bank of the Vltava River in Prague, while the left bank remained unaffected. Some train routes near Prague and in other parts of the country also experienced delays, but service gradually resumed.
Václav Havel Airport Prague, the city’s main international airport, was not impacted. In central Prague, many shops and restaurants remained open but only accepted cash due to the disruption.
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