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The Biggest Blackout in History: India, 2012

Summary by Billiken
On July 30 and 31, 2012, India plunged into the most massive darkness ever recorded. During those 48 hours, more than 700 million people—more than twice the population of the United States—were affected by a blackout that affected 22 of the country’s 28 states. This event not only paralysed homes and offices, but also stopped trains, collapsed traffic lights and hit hospitals, causing a national crisis. Why was the biggest blackout ever? India’s…
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On July 30 and 31, 2012, India plunged into the most massive darkness ever recorded. During those 48 hours, more than 700 million people—more than twice the population of the United States—were affected by a blackout that affected 22 of the country’s 28 states. This event not only paralysed homes and offices, but also stopped trains, collapsed traffic lights and hit hospitals, causing a national crisis. Why was the biggest blackout ever? India’s…

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