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

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

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

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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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The government encouraged Greenlanders to store sufficient drinking water, food, medicine, warm clothing and alternative communication devices to last at least five days.

factual — government100% confidence

Power had been restored to 75 percent of the city’s population by 3:30am Sunday.

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Gusty winds at the main Buksefjord hydroelectric power plant caused “a line error on our transmission line”.

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Greenland's capital, Nuuk, faced a widespread power outage after strong winds triggered a transmission problem.

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Greenland has been thrust into the geopolitical spotlight amid United States President Donald Trump’s escalating threats to seize the 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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power outage 100% greenland 90% strong winds 80% disaster preparedness 70% transmission problem 60% geopolitical spotlight 50% united states 50% hydroelectric power plant 40%