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Massive Power Outage Hits Japan’s Osaka, Neighboring Areas; Blackout Affected over 200,000 Homes, Train Services

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The Yomiuri Shimbun

18:06 JST, August 15, 2024

A massive power outage hit parts of Osaka and neighboring areas on Thursday morning, affecting homes and suspending train operations.

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