Greenland hit by power outage, strong winds in wake of US tensions easing

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera StaffJanuary 25, 2026 at 07:29 AM

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On January 25, 2026, Greenland's capital, Nuuk, experienced a widespread power outage triggered by strong winds causing a transmission problem at the Buksefjord hydroelectric power plant. The blackout, which also affected water supplies and internet connectivity, impacted the city's 20,000 residents. The state utility worked to restore power, reaching 75% of the population by early Sunday morning. The incident occurred after the Greenlandic government released a disaster preparedness brochure advising citizens to stockpile essential supplies for up to five days. This guidance comes amid heightened geopolitical tensions stemming from U.S. President Donald Trump's expressed interest in acquiring the Arctic island.

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Sermitsiaq ×240% Denmark 50% Buksefjord hydroelectric power plant 60% United States ×270% Nuuk 70% Donald Trump ×380% Greenland ×890%

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Greenland

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