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Blackout In Venezuela

Venezuela Experienced Total Power Outage
 
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Thu, 5 Sep 2013   ||   Nigeria,
 

From Venezuela, it was gathered that 70% of the country currently experience total blackout due to lack of electricity, as government is putting all hands on deck to be in charge of the situation.

It was revealed that some rural areas are still expecting power outbreak, although a security unit that would defend the country’s electrical system has been created by the government.

While commending the people of the country for their patience so far, the Energy minister Jesse Chacon apologised for the blackouts. Mr Chacon said a metal grille had been tampered with and fell on electrical lines, causing a short circuit.

In his address, President Nicolas Maduro said the government would carry out an investigation, and a new security unit would be created to protect the electrical system from sabotage attempts.  

Meanwhile, people have started experiencing their views about the matter .One woman said she did not believe "this tale about sabotage".

"We all know who is to blame,'' said Adriana Montoya, a housewife who said she was stuck for hours in traffic jams that formed as traffic lights went dark in Caracas, which lost power for five hours on Tuesday.

Furthermore, it was also gathered that the blackout partially disrupted the underground transport system, with people being stuck in trains in tunnels before being evacuated to safety.

 

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